Psychology and Law (Joint Honours) BA/BSc (Hons)

Overview Updated 05/12/2018
This popular combination invites you to combine the understanding of human behaviour, development, thoughts and emotions from Psychology and develop this alongside a detailed understanding of the Law.

Additional
Information
British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation*
This joint honours programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)* and can be the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
*Accreditation applicable to Undergraduate Single Honours Psychology degrees and Joint Honours degrees where Psychology is the major subject.
Course Details
You will are encouraged to develop employability skills through volunteering opportunities, events, workshops and research placements.

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Entry Requirements
A typical offer would be BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC.
If you are a Home or EU student and would like more information on making an application please visit our How to Apply page.
If you would like more information on how to apply as an International student please visit our How to Apply page.
English Language Requirements
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
for study at undergraduate level.
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

Course Content
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Law of Contract (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: LAW1001Core Module Y
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Learning the Law (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: LAW1020Core Module Y
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Introduction to Public Law (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: LAW1006Core Module Y
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Criminal Law (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: LAW1008Core Module Y
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Introduction to Psychology (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: PSY1003Core Module Y
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Becoming a Psychologist (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: PSY1006Core Module Y
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Psychology in Practice (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: PSY1001Core Module Y
Course Stats

Fees & Funding
19/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £9,250
Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module
18/19 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £9,250
Part Time: £1,350 per 20 credit module
Scholarships
EU and International Scholarships
A merit based scholarship of up to 30% or a £3,000 reduction in the cost of tuition fees for eligible students.
Sir Thomas White Scholarship
The Sir Thomas White scholarship will support and acknowledge an academically gifted student, with the proviso that the selection panel is confident that there is…
TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000. This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…
The Chancellor's Fund
The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

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Joint Honours Study
If you choose to study a Joint Honours degree at the University of Northampton you can select a programme that suits your interests and strengths. This option opens up a host of possibilities to you, offering a wide range of opportunities for careers and further study at your fingertips. In the Joint Honours programme, you will select two subjects as joint for stage one. You may continue with equal emphasis on two subjects as a joint degree in stages two and three, or switch to a major or minor split. The degree title is derived from the two subjects.
With a Joint Honours degree you can ensure that your programme has:
- Breadth: you are not focused on a single specialism, but are able to study across two disciplines
- Flexibility: you can adjust the balance of your programme depending on the interests and skills you develop during your time with us
- Embedded skills: you will have all the graduate level skills that employers are looking for
- Student support: your own personal tutor will work with you as you learn and progress.
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Updated 05/12/2018
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