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BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology

MUMiddlesex University London · London

This Criminology with Psychology BSc Honours programme is designed for students eager to explore the complex causes of crime, policing, and human behaviour. By combining these two disciplines, the course provides a compr…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

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Course Overview

This Criminology with Psychology BSc Honours programme is designed for students eager to explore the complex causes of crime, policing, and human behaviour. By combining these two disciplines, the course provides a comprehensive understanding of justice systems and the social dynamics shaping our world. Students will learn from leading academics and researchers, benefiting from a curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application. The course is available as a three-year full-time degree, or a four-year option including a professional placement year. Part-time study modes are also available, spanning four or five years depending on placement choices. Throughout the degree, students engage with real-world data, participate in field trips to criminal justice organisations, and develop critical thinking skills highly valued by employers. Whether you are interested in forensic psychology, social justice, or policy development, this course offers a robust foundation for a meaningful career. The institution reserves the right to adjust course content to maintain academic standards and quality, ensuring students receive a contemporary and impactful education.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

UCAS: 80-112 UCAS points A-Level: BB-BBC BTEC: MMP-DMM Access requirements: Overall pass including 45 credits at level 3, all at Merit or higher

English Language Requirements

Grade C/4 or above

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Psychological Science: From Individuals to Society30 Credits Credits
Crime in Social Context30 credits Credits
Responses to Crime in the 21st Century30 credits Credits
Researching Crimes and Communities30 credits Credits

Year 2

Contemporary Issues in Psychology30 credits Credits
Research Methods for Studying Contemporary Society30 credits Credits
Rethinking Crime and Justice30 credits Credits
Victimology30 credits Credits
Courts, Prisons and Rehabilitation30 credits Credits
Race and Social Justice30 credits Credits

Year 3 Work Placement Year (Optional)

Work placement120 Credits Credits

Year 3

Dissertation60 credits Credits
Learning at Work60 credits Credits
Critical Forensic Psychology30 credits Credits
Drugs, Crime and Control30 credits Credits
Digital Lives: Cybercrime and Radicalisation30 credits Credits
Organised Crime and Crimes of the Powerful30 credits Credits
Violent Crime30 credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
4 June 2026
Source
mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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