Start Dates:
- September 2025
Level:
6Mode of Attendance:
- Full Time
NEW for Academic Year 25/26
This
course, validated by Sheffield Hallam University, enables you to gain a
criminological and psychological perspective on the causes and consequences of
crime, the criminal justice system, and ways of treating and managing offenders.
By studying both criminology and psychology, you’ll gain a broad,
multi-disciplinary understanding of criminological and psychological theory, and
how to apply this knowledge to real-life experiences, human behaviour and
workplaces.
Awarded by:
Key Facts
Course
Content
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the key theories, debates and perspectives relevant to the study of criminology and psychology. These involve a modern understanding of criminal justice and mental health systems and the current challenges they face – such as policing, probation prison practice, gendered violence, power and harm, trauma, and forensic psychology.
Our staff bring a wealth of knowledge and skills from professional practice across the criminal justice and psychological sectors. This results in our teaching providing a 'real-world' curriculum, emphasising key transferable skills that enhance your prospects for future graduate employment or further study opportunities.
You learn through:
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Face-to-face lectures and seminars
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Online resources available through our VLE
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Independent study
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Practice-based learning
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Practicals and formative assessments
Modules
YEAR 1
- Understanding crime, society and behaviour (60 credits)
- Experiences of justice (60 credits)
YEAR 2
- Understanding and researching serious harm (60 Credits)
- Real world practice (60 credits)
YEAR 3
- Comparative criminal justice (20 credits)
- 21st century security threats: crime, crisis or tragedy (20 credits)
- Forensic psychology (20 credits)
- Real world research (60 credits)
Entry
Requirements
112 UCAS points
GCSE or equivalent English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or
above.
Starting September 2025.
Progression
Opportunities
Following completion of this course, students may apply to study at master’s (MSc/MA) level, or look to gain employment within psychology, offender rehabilitation, probation services, police, mental health or the charity sector.
Course Costs
Programme Costs (Per Year):
Full Time (FT):
- UK / EU Residents: £8,950
- Non EU: £12,500
The fees and information stated on this page are for the 2024/25 academic year and may change for the 2025/26 academic year. We will update fee and course information for 2025/26 as soon as it is available.
Find out more about the course costs and Financial Support available, or contact our Undergraduate Admission Team for more information.
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.