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BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology

Duration :

3 or 4 years

About the Course

BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology combines the study of crime and the criminal justice system with an understanding of human behaviour, thoughts and emotions. You’ll explore why people commit crimes, how psychological factors may influence offending and how society responds to criminal behaviour.

Throughout the course, you may study areas such as criminological theories, criminal psychology, mental health, social behaviour, policing, punishment, rehabilitation and contemporary issues in crime and justice.

You may also be interested in:

BA (Hons) Criminology
BA (Hons) Criminology with Law
BA (Hons) Criminology with Cybercrime
BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling

Study Locations

London (Holborn, Stratford, Ealing)
Birmingham
Manchester
Leeds
Nottingham
Newcastle

Career Opportunities

    Graduates may pursue roles in areas such as:

    Police and law enforcement
    Probation and rehabilitation services
    Prison and offender management
    Youth justice
    Victim support
    Crime analysis
    Mental health and support services
    Community safety
    Civil Service and local government
    Charities and support organisations
    Policy and research

    Some psychology-related careers may require additional professional qualifications or postgraduate study.

The transferable skills developed throughout the course, including critical thinking, communication, research, problem-solving, teamwork and analysing human behaviour, are highly valued by employers across a variety of industries.

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