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The University of Law

Birmingham , England ,United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology

The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology brings together our practical expertise in both Psychology and Criminology. This course will provide you with evidence-based knowledge and experience in the fundamentals of psychological theories and issues, as well as a critical understanding and real-world application of contemporary criminology concepts. You’ll gain insight into society and the associated pressures and influences, while exploring what motivates people to commit crimes, the effect crime has, and how it could be prevented. It will also allow you to pursue further education in specialist areas, such as forensic psychology.

If you have an interest in Psychology and are considering working in the criminal justice system or exploring a career in forensic psychology, then our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology is a great place to start.

This course will provide you with evidence-based knowledge and experience in the fundamentals of Psychological theories and issues, as well as a critical understanding and real world application of contemporary criminology concepts.

Our degree is designed and taught by lecturers with varied professional experience who are actively researching subjects relevant to society today, to deliver cutting-edge course content. You’ll develop a broad range of transferable skills through our varied assessment methods and use of our state of the art Psychology lab equipment.
With competencies from scientific reasoning and analytics to communication and creative problem solving, you’ll gain the ability to see things differently and make critical judgements in your everyday life and a professional setting.

Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology with us?
For a career that gives back: This specialist subject combination will open doors to a range of career choices that enable you to make a difference in society.
Employability embedded: Our Applications of Professional Psychology module helps to prepare you for your future, setting you up for success in your chosen career path.
Learn from expert lecturers: Delivered by specialists, including forensic psychologists and practicing criminologists, the unique journeys and active research of our lecturers offers relevant and thought-provoking content tailored to your unique interests and ambitions.
Practical learning: We keep class sizes small so we can personalise teaching to your unique career goals.
Award-winning Employability support: From day one to beyond graduation, you’ll have access to one-to-one support from our dedicated Employability Service.

Campus Information

Leeds

With more than 200 law firms operating from the city, Leeds has been described by the UK Legal 500 as ‘second only to London’, offering you the chance to enhance your career prospects by providing access to a large range of major employers.

London Bloomsbury

Our campus is a 2 minute walk from Goodge Street Underground Station and is right next to Tottenham Court Road – a street with a large range of shops, bars and restaurants, and bus links to all other parts of London.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

CAS
7 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

At The University of Law, we strive to lead rather than follow, and we are renowned for our entrepreneurialism and cosmopolitan outlook. Our pioneering reputation attracts students, experts and partners from around the world. Through our teaching and collaborations, we seek to be life-changing, world-shaping and ground-breaking.

Everyone working with us, together with the students we serve, deserve to have their talents developed to the full so they can succeed in achieving their ambitions. That’s why we encourage our colleagues to consider new ideas, challenge convention and develop themselves to be the best they can be.

Academic Roles
At The University of Law, we go beyond academic excellence. Our guiding principle is that our students are taught in an inclusive, professional and supportive context, with plenty of practical interactive engagement and one-to-one teaching and support.

If you're looking for a career in Academia and you're also passionate about creating better futures through education, The University of Law could be the perfect fit.

Business Professional Roles
At The University of Law, our focus is on delivering an exceptional educational experience, promoting core values, and embracing inclusivity. Our Business Professional departments include, People & Organisational Development, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, and Estates. In additional to university-specific departments, such as Student Information, Library & Study Skills and Admissions.

Joining us as a Business Professional means playing a pivotal role in ensuring The University of Law delivers outstanding academic experiences and puts students at the heart of everything we do.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

UK Entry Requirements

  • 48 UCAS Points from a maximum of 3 A-Levels, or equivalent qualifications
  • GCSE English Language at Grade C/4

You will also be invited to an interview with an academic as part of the admissions process, which will take place online.

Non-standard application route

If you have no or limited formal qualifications you will be invited to complete an in-house literacy test at one of our campuses (for those without GCSE English Language at grade C/4), as well as a formal face-to-face interview. You will also need to provide 2 years of appropriate work experience evidenced by a full CV and one reference.

India

English Language Requirements

  • English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Entry Requirements

  • Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate -65%