Program Overview

Criminology with Psychology BA (Hons)

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: BA: C8M9BA with Foundation: CM89
• Level: UndergraduateUG BA (Hons)
• Duration: Full Time: 3 Years, Part Time: 4 - 6 Years, Full Time with Foundation: 4 Years
• Starting: September
• Entry Requirements: BCC at A Level, DMM at BTEC, Pass (C and above) at T Level
• UK Fees 25/26: Full Time: £9,535, Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module, Integrated Foundation Year: £9,535
• International Fees 25/26: Full Time: £15,700, Integrated Foundation Year: £15,700
• Location: Waterside

Overview

This newly re-developed Criminology with Psychology degree course invites you to combine the understanding of human behaviour, development, thoughts and emotions from psychology and develop this within the context of the study of crime, social order and social control that is central to the study of criminology.

Highlights

• Every Criminology with Psychology student receives an undergraduate membership to the British Society of Criminology (BSC) for the entirety of their degree.
• Flexible module choices to tailor your Criminology with Psychology degree to your needs
• Multi-disciplinary approach to criminology and psychology
• Guest speakers from criminology and psychology backgrounds
• Use of dedicated psychology laboratories and computer suites
• Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.
• HP Laptop and software included with this course for eligible students.

Entry Requirements

• A typical offer for the Criminology with Psychology degree would be: BCC at A Level, DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical, Pass (C and above) at T Level
• We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.
• In addition to the standard entry requirements, you will be expected to have achieved GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

Course Content

• The University of Northampton’s BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology course will cover many of the criminological theories and research methodologies relating to the study of crime but will also incorporate some psychological dimensions.
• The curriculum and the modules offered cover all aspects of criminological enquiry.
• The progression path means that each year of study the students in this programme will be studying 4 criminology and 2 psychology modules, leading up to year three when they complete their Criminology with Psychology dissertation utilising knowledge from the previous two years.

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Tuition Fees: UK – Full Time: £9,535, UK – Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module, UK Foundation: £9,535, International – Full Time: £15,700, International Foundation: £15,700
• Scholarships and Bursaries: For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.

Staff

• Senior Lecturer in Criminology: Stephen Hallam
• Lecturer in Criminology: Jessica James
• Lecturer in Criminology: Haley Read
• Senior Lecturer in Criminology: Paula Bowles
• Lecturer in Criminology: Sallek-Yaks Musa
• Senior Lecturer in Criminology: Paul Famosaya
• Senior Lecturer in Psychology: Alasdair Gordon-Finlayson

Careers and Employability

• Armed with a combination of both disciplines from the Criminology with Psychology degree, the University of Northampton’s graduates can go on to employment in a range of different sectors and roles.
• It covers a wide range of professions for people working with victims of crime, people who commit crime and those people who are at risk of becoming victims/offenders or both.
• Some of the graduates could work in advocacy with the 3rd sector or further their studies in pursuing a career in research in academia.
• There are also career paths in the civil sector and in local government that focus on particular social issues, including, housing, support, and fraud detection.
• Graduates can also elect to continue their studies at master’s level to work in social work, youth offending, and youth leadership.

Campus Facilities

• By studying a BA Criminology with Psychology degree at the University of Northampton, you will be able to take advantage of our on-campus facilities, study areas, and services.
• The Learning Hub is at the heart of the campus and home to the student information desk.
• The main reception for the University and additional teaching spaces are located in the Senate Building.