BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology

3 Year

Duration

Undergraduate

Level

Manchester

Campus

Criminology

Subject

Program Overview

Interested in understanding crime and its impact on society? Our BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology degree explores the causes of crime, human behaviour, and how professionals respond to create safer communities.

With a digital-first, hands-on approach aligned with the UK’s Ministry of Justice Digital Strategy, you’ll gain real-world insight into the justice system, develop analytical skills, and explore both UK and global perspectives. Taught by experienced professionals, the course blends theory with practice—and even offers chances to publish your work and build your career profile early.

Curriculum & Modules

Level 4

• Becoming a Criminologist​ (20 credits)

• Introduction to Studying Psychology​ (20 credits)

• Social Psychology​ (20 credits)

• Crime, Media, Culture​ (20 credits)

• Working within the Criminal Justice System (20 credits)

• Developmental Psychology (20 credits)

Level 5

• The Prison​ (20 credits)

• Personality and Intelligence​ (20 credits)

• Youth Crime and Justice​ (20 credits)

• Crimes of the Powerful​ (20 credits)

• Researching the Field​ (20 credits)

• Forensic Psychology (20 credits)

Level 6

• Counselling Psychology, Mental Health and Illness​ (20 credits)

• Victimology​ (20 credits)

• Cyberpsychology (20 credits)

• Professional Practice: A Case Study (20 credits)

• Research Project (40 credits)

What You'll Go On To Do

This degree's multidisciplinary nature will give you transferable abilities that you can use in a variety of fascinating job pathways that are closely related to psychology and criminology, expanding your chances for employment. We are here to help you along the way, regardless of whether you have a career plan in mind or are still figuring things out.

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Study Mode

Full-time on campus

Intakes

Fees

£9,000 per year

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for our BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology, you should normally have:

Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR​

Completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent.

If you don’t currently hold the above qualifications, we also offer this course with an additional foundation year, which is designed for students who need extra support when starting their degree course

Funding

Student Finance Company or Self Funded

Program Summary