Senior Lecturer in Criminology
Faculty of Business and Law
Criminology with Psychology BA (Hons)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Get in touch with us as we may be able to offer you a place for September 2024 through Clearing.
Key Facts
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UCAS Code
BA: C8M9
BA with Foundation: CM89 -
Level
UndergraduateUG BA (Hons)
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Duration
Full Time: 3 Years
Part Time: 4 - 6 Years
Full Time with Foundation: 4 Years -
Starting
September
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BCC at A Level
DMM at BTEC
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Full Time: £9,250 Part Time: £1,540 per 20 credit moduleFoundation: £9,250
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Full Time: £15,200Foundation: £15,200
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Waterside
Updated 01/10/2024
Updated 01/10/2024
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.
The University of Northampton’s Criminology with Psychology course has a particular emphasis on criminal behaviour, law enforcement and crime prevention. It will also equip you with transferable critical and analytical skills that will enhance your employability.
Highlights
Every Criminology with Psychology student receives an undergraduate membership to the British Society of Criminology (BSC) for the entirety of their degree. Benefits of the membership include access to e-bulletins and newsletters, access to free BSC seminars and events, discounted rates to attend BSC events and many more. Check out the full Member Benefits list.
- 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. (See eligibility criteria, terms and conditions apply)
Entry Requirements
A typical offer for the Criminology with Psychology degree would be:
- BCC at A Level or
- DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical or
- 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
Fees and Funding
2024/25 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2024/25 only. They may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- UK – Full Time: £9,250
- UK – Part Time: £1,540 per 20 credit module
- UK Foundation: £9,250
- International – Full Time: £15,200
- International Foundation: £15,200
Staff
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. This could include working with victim support, offender rehabilitation and agencies working with young people or other populations at risk, including refugees, minorities etc. 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.
Master’s Opportunities
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.