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Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


This is a Connected Degree

Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.


Overview

When you work with criminals and their victims, the ability to understand people's emotions, thoughts and actions is vital. This combined BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology degree gives you a deep understanding of criminal behaviour, for a competitive edge in your career.You'll explore why people commit crimes, the psychological fallout, and how rehabilitation works. Studying in one of the UK's largest criminology departments, your diverse options will also include specialist subjects such as forensic psychology.Course highlights- Tailor your degree for a career path that fits your ambitions 鈥� from policing to probation, prisons to rehabilitation- Be taught by experts, including forensic psychologists and criminologists, whose ground-breaking research keeps your modules relevant and eye-opening- Develop practical skills, such as lie detection and effective interviewing, in our Forensic Interviewing Suite, founded by a researcher who works with emergency services to develop better ways of interviewing witnesses- Explore how virtual reality can make a difference to understanding criminal behaviour, inspired by innovative VR research at the University of Portsmouth- Enjoy a sense of community with your peers, on course-specific socials and field trips 鈥� recent examples include visits to courtrooms and Bethlem Museum of the Mind, on the grounds of the infamous 'Bedlam' Hospital- If you鈥檙e interested in policing, probation work or community justice, you can choose modules that give you pre-entry qualifications for a career in those fields- Make the most of our links with agencies such as youth offender teams, the probation service and prisons, to build your network of potential employers


Careers and opportunities

By studying aspects of two different but related disciplines 鈥� psychology and criminology 鈥� you鈥檒l open yourself to a wide range of career options. You鈥檒l be a natural fit for roles relating to work with offenders or victims of crime. Both are areas where there will likely always be a demand for skilled professionals.The psychology aspects of your studies will broaden your career options. Your understanding of the human mind and behaviour could lead you to specialist jobs, such as forensic psychology (with further training). Knowledge of psychology can also be an asset in a diverse range of roles outside of criminal justice - from market research to human resources. With transferable skills in communications, critical thinking and analysis on your CV, you鈥檒l be a very employable graduate.What areas can you work in with a criminology and psychology degree?Organisations you could work for include:- the police force- the probation service- the prison service- academic research- victim and offender support charitiesWhat jobs can you do with a criminology with psychology degree?Our graduates have gone on to jobs such as:- investigative data analyst- police officer- defence and security analyst- probation officer- counter fraud intelligence analyst- youth offending support officer- offender case administratorOur Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the field. You'll also get support for up to 5 years after you leave the University.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 17,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    49th

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2UP, England

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    48th out of 118 2

    45th out of 101 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    129 61%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    54th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    25th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    127 62%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    55th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    24th

    14

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