BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology

This course combines the study of criminology and psychology to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between crime, criminal behavior, and society. You will explore the social, cultural, and political factors that influence criminal justice systems and policies, as well as the psychological factors that drive criminal behavior. This interdisciplinary approach will enable you to analyze criminological issues from multiple perspectives and develop critical thinking skills that are essential for a career in criminal justice.

Additional Information

Our course is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in both criminology and psychology, allowing you to specialize in areas such as forensic psychology, crime prevention, or victimology. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert teaching staff who are actively engaged in research and practice in the field. Our graduates go on to pursue successful careers in criminal justice agencies, policing, and related fields.

Unlocking Potential: A Leading University for Criminology and Psychology Studies

De Montfort University is a leading institution for criminology and psychology studies, with a strong reputation for producing well-rounded professionals who are equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed in their chosen careers. Our location in Leicester provides access to a diverse range of cultural, social, and economic contexts that inform our teaching and research. Our commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and innovative teaching methods ensures that our graduates are well-prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.

The Criminology with Psychology degree examines the causes, legal framework and responses to crime, combined with the study of psychology.

Students will cover a range of material to develop a holistic appreciation of criminal justice matters. For example, whilst students will explore a range of theoretical perspectives on causes of crime and philosophical justifications of punishment, they will also develop a solid understanding of how the criminal justice system works in practice. We encourage our students to develop as critical thinkers engaging with the world around them and preparing them for life after university.

The majority of this course is led by the Criminology team and so is suited to those with a predominant interest in society as a whole – please see the module breakdown for more detail.

GCSEs

• Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English

Plus one of the following:

A levels

• A minimum of 112 points from at least two A levels 

T Levels

• Merit

BTEC

• BTEC National Diploma - Distinction/Merit/Merit

• BTEC Extended Diploma - Distinction/Merit/Merit

Access to HE Diploma

• Pass in QAA accredited Access to HE overall 112 UCAS tariff with at least 30 Level 3 credits at Merit.

We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

International Baccalaureate: 24+ points

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.