Program Overview

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Psychology with Criminology BSc

Overview

The Psychology with Criminology BSc at Keele University is a three-year undergraduate program that combines the study of psychology and criminology. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior, crime, and the criminal justice system.

Year of Entry

• 2026

UCAS Code

• C8M1

Duration of Study

• 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year

Course Summary

The Psychology with Criminology BSc program at Keele University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior, crime, and the criminal justice system. The program combines the study of psychology and criminology, providing students with a solid foundation in both subjects. Students will develop critical thinking, research, and analytical skills, preparing them for a wide range of career opportunities.

Why Study Psychology with Criminology at Keele University?

• The program is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Keele University pioneered the teaching of undergraduate criminology in the UK
• Students will gain highly transferable graduate employability skills
• Opportunities for real-world industry experience with a placement year
• Chance to broaden horizons and study abroad at a partner university

Course Structure

The program is divided into three years, with a range of compulsory and optional modules.

Year 1

• Compulsory modules:
  • First Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher
  • Understanding People
  • Understanding Crime, Understanding Criminal Justice
• Optional modules:
  • Science Communication
  • Distress and Mental Health

Year 2

• Compulsory modules:
  • Next Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher
  • Understanding People in Depth
  • Crime Across Borders
• Optional modules:
  • Psychopathology
  • Cyberpsychology - the psychology of technology and the internet
  • Collective Action and Social Change
  • Health Psychology
  • Child Psychology in Practice
  • Wellbeing & Mental Health in the Community
  • Neuroimaging and Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)

Year 3

• Compulsory modules:
  • Being a Psychology Researcher
  • Professional Skills for Researchers
  • Grand Challenges in Psychology
  • Policing in the 21st Century
• Optional modules:
  • Health, Illness and Behaviour Change
  • Morality in Action: Justice, Society, and Climate Change
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Gender and Sexualities
  • Psychology in Education
  • Wellbeing & Mental Health Practice
  • Neurodiversity in Society
  • Harm, Justice and Power
  • Flexible Work Placement (Level 6)
  • Professional Experience in Education

Entry Requirements

• A Level: BBB
• BTEC: DDM
• T Level: Merit
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 555 in three Higher Levels
• Access to HE Diploma: 122 UCAS points
• Welsh Baccalaureate / Bagloriaeth Cymru: The Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is equivalent to one full A Level at the same grade
• Scotland - Highers and Advanced Highers: BBBCC in five Highers, or CC in two Advanced Highers and CC in two Highers, or CCC in three Advanced Highers
• Ireland - Leaving Certificate: H3, H3, H4, H4, H4, H4
• China - Gaokao: 73%
• India - Standard XII: Average of 70% from four subjects
• Germany - Abitur: 2.2 overall average
• France - Baccalaureate: 13 in the French Baccalaureate / International Option Baccalaureate, or 12.5 in the Baccalauréat Français International
• Hong Kong - Diploma: 444 from two electives and one core subject
• Spain - Bachillerato: Overall average of 7.4
• Italy - Diploma di Esame di Stato: 80%
• Cyprus - Apolytirion: 18 / 86%
• Portugal: Overall average of 15.5
• Canada - Diploma: 65% / BBBCC in five courses
• Kenya - KCSE / Diploma: We do not accept the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education for direct entry
• Nigeria - Senior School Certificate / OND: We do not accept the Senior School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) for direct entry
• USA - Advanced Placement: 444 from three Advanced Placement subjects
• Ghana: We do not accept the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for direct entry
• Sri Lanka - Advanced Level: BBB in three Advanced Levels
• Malaysia - STPM: BBB in three subjects
• Pakistan - Secondary School Certificate: We do not accept the Secondary School Certificate for direct entry
• Singapore - A Levels (H2): BBB in three H2 Levels
• European Baccalaureate: 72% overall
• NCUK: Pass NCUK Foundation Year with BBB and a C in EAP English Language module
• Uganda - Advanced Certificate of Education: BBB in three Principal level subjects
• Zimbabwe - Advanced Level GCE: BBB in three Advanced Level subjects

English Language Requirements

• All our courses require an English language qualification or test
• Most students meet this through a 4 or C in GCSE English
• Please visit our English Language pages for details, including test information for international students

Alternative and Contextual Offers

• We're committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for applicants with the potential and motivation to succeed, regardless of background
• We offer alternative offer schemes with clear eligibility criteria, including contextual offers, offers for those studying in the Keele region, and recognition of a range of additional qualifications

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees for 2025/26 academic year:
  • UK: £9,535
  • International: Band 1, £17,700
• Please note, our 2026/27 entry fees have not yet been set
• For details of our international fee bands visit our Undergraduate tuition fees page

Supporting You

• We pride ourselves on our multi-layered student support structure
• You will have access to an academic mentor, academic support team, and disability officer
• A careers tutor and member of Keele's Student Experience and Support team will also be dedicated to the School of Psychology

Your Future Career

• Whether you wish to explore a career in the sciences, the criminal justice system, or healthcare, Psychology with Criminology BSc will equip you with an array of transferable skills that can be applied to various careers
• You may wish to explore a career in:
  • Teaching/Education
  • Policing
  • Forensic Science
  • Social Care
  • Counselling
  • Law
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing/Public Relations/Sales
  • Researcher/Data Analyst
  • Healthcare

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

• Our teaching is driven by research and you will learn about some of the latest topics in the field
• You will be taught by passionate and skilled researchers, providing valuable hands-on experience in research design, critical review, and analysis
• You will engage in independent study, with use of academic journals and textbooks, whilst also building team working skills alongside your peers

Facilities

• The School of Psychology is housed in the Dorothy Hodgkin building
• You will have access to our laboratories that house advanced equipment for research involving adults and children
• You may also study in Keele's state-of-the-art, Central Science Laboratories and benefit from world-class learning facilities

Research

• Our teaching is driven by research and you will learn about some of the latest topics in the field
• Research within the School of Psychology is supported by four research groups:
  • Cognition, Brain, & Behaviour Research Group
  • Health, Well-being, and Behaviour Change Research Group
  • Identities, Values and Social Change Research Group
  • Justice, Security, & Institutional Change Research Group

Foundation Year

• Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, offering preparation for your chosen degree with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete
• The Foundation Year is a two-semester programme that provides a tailored pre-degree programme of study to better prepare you for the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology degree

International Foundation Year

• Our International Foundation Year is delivered on campus through Keele University International College (KUIC)
• Find out more about the International Foundation Year options on the KUIC website