Psychology with Criminology

Psychology with criminology is a pairing that brings together the scientific study of the human mind with a critical examination of crime, deviance, and the social and institutional responses to them. Psychology provides the theoretical and methodological tools to understand why people think, feel, and behave as they do, including the biological, social, and environmental factors that shape behaviour in ways that may lead to offending or harm. Criminology builds on and extends that understanding, examining crime as a social phenomenon, the workings of criminal justice systems, and the question of whether those systems achieve justice.

At Birmingham Newman University, this four-year full-time BSc with a foundation year is designed for students who are curious about the mind and motivated to explore the social and psychological factors that influence offending. The foundation year provides a supported entry for students who need additional preparation before engaging with the main degree, building the academic and analytical skills required to succeed. Across the programme you will develop a strong focus on ethical awareness, critical thinking, and applied learning, studying human behaviour, crime, and justice in ways that prepare you for a wide range of professional settings.

The entry tariff is 72 points.

Graduates from psychology with criminology programmes pursue careers across the criminal justice, health, and social sectors. Probation, the prison service, police, youth justice, social work, victim support, community safety, and roles in charities working with offenders or at-risk populations are among the most common destinations. The psychological dimension of the degree also opens doors in human resources, counselling support, and the voluntary sector.

For those who wish to pursue a career as a chartered psychologist, postgraduate training accredited by the British Psychological Society is the standard route, and this degree may provide a foundation for that pathway.