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BSc (Hons) inCriminology and Psychology

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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:Sheffield Hallam University

Key Facts

Start Dates:

  • September 2025

Level:

6

Mode of Attendance:

  • Full Time

Course Duration:

3 Years

UCAS Code:

MC98

College Code:

TFK5811

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:

  • Face-to-face lectures and seminars
  • Online resources available through our VLE
  • Independent study
  • Practice-based learning
  • 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.

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