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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology

MUMiddlesex University London · London

This BSc Psychology with Criminology programme is designed for students who aspire to work within the criminal justice system and wish to investigate the psychological elements of legal proceedings and criminal investiga…

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

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Course Overview

This BSc Psychology with Criminology programme is designed for students who aspire to work within the criminal justice system and wish to investigate the psychological elements of legal proceedings and criminal investigations. The course provides a robust foundation in psychological theory and research methodologies, with a specific focus on their application to criminal behaviour. Students will develop critical analysis skills and practical proficiency, preparing them for a variety of professional roles. The programme is available as a 3-year full-time course, or a 4-year full-time option including a year-long work placement, which allows students to gain valuable industry experience without paying tuition fees for that year. Part-time study options are also available over 5-6 years. Throughout the course, students will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and expert-led teaching, ensuring they are well-prepared for further professional training or immediate entry into the workplace. This course is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing a pathway towards Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

80-112 UCAS Points including GCSE: Grade 4/C in English and either mathematics or science A-level: BB-BBC BTEC Requirements: MMP-DMM Access Requirements: Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher

English Language Requirements

Grade 4/C in English

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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

Crime in Social Context30 Credits Credits
Psychological Science: From Biology to Individual Variation30 Credits Credits
Psychological Science: From Individuals to Society30 Credits Credits
The Psychologist's Toolkit: Essentials of Research Design and Analysis30 Credits Credits

Year 2

Brain, Body and Mind30 Credits Credits
Criminology in practice30 Credits Credits
Social & Developmental Psychology30 Credits Credits
The Psychologist's Toolkit: Advanced Quantitative Techniques15 Credits Credits
The Psychologist's Toolkit: Advanced Qualitative Techniques15 Credits Credits

Year 3

Contemporary Issues in Criminology and Social Policy30 Credits Credits
Critical Forensic Psychology30 Credits Credits
Psychology Dissertation30 Credits Credits
Coaching Psychology - Optional30 Credits Credits
Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience - Optional30 Credits Credits
Evolutionary Approaches to Behaviour - Optional30 Credits Credits
Key Issues in the Psychology of Elite Sport Performance - Optional30 Credits Credits
Occupational Psychology: Work-life balance and Workplace Stress - Optional30 Credits Credits
Primatology - Optional30 Credits Credits
Psychology in Practice (Work Experience) - Optional30 Credits Credits
Visual Psychology: Arts, film and photography in Psychology - Optional30 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

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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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