Program Overview

Psychology and Criminology BSc Honours

Overview

Psychology is the study of the human mind and our behaviour, while criminology is all about the causes of crime and ways to prevent and control it. This unique degree covers both British Psychological Society accreditation and QAA standards for criminology, allowing you to study both psychology and criminology, and equipping you to understand human motivation and behaviour and apply that insight to legal and criminal contexts.

Course Structure

• Year 1: Build your knowledge of core topics central to the study of psychology, including cognitive, biological, social, and developmental psychology. You will also build a strong foundation in criminology, with a broad introduction to criminology as an interdisciplinary and critical subject area.
• Year 2: Build on the foundations laid in year one, with a focus on cultivating employability skills for career success, further biopsychology and cognition, further social and developmental psychology, and more.
• Placement Year: Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a psychology placement year or study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions.
• Year 3: Develop your own interests through a range of option modules, ensuring that you can tailor your degree to your interests and career aspirations.

Entry Requirements

UK

• A Levels – BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels – 104 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
• BTEC Diploma – D*D
• Access – 104 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
• GCSE English Language grade 4/C - IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C - IB grade 4

International

• International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications
• IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component

Fees and Funding

UK

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• Funding available to help you fund your studies
• Scholarships available to eligible undergraduate students

International

• International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)
• EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme
• International student funding available

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and practical application
• Assessment types: practical, coursework, written exams
• Year 1: 24% scheduled hours, 76% independent study, 0% placement
• Year 2: 24% scheduled hours, 76% independent study, 0% placement
• Year P: 1% scheduled hours, 2% independent study, 97% placement
• Year 3: 20% scheduled hours, 80% independent study, 0% placement

Supporting You

• Student Hub: study support, personal tutors, student advice team, extra-curricular activities
• Locations: Regent Street site and Cavendish Campus in central London

Related Courses

• Psychology BSc Honours
• Criminology BA Honours
• Sociology and Criminology BA Honours