Are you interested in understanding criminal behaviour, human psychology, and the factors that influence crime in society? The BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year combines two fascinating disciplines to help you explore crime, behaviour, and the criminal justice system from both criminological and psychological perspectives.

The integrated Foundation Year is designed to support students who may not currently meet the requirements for direct university entry or who are returning to education after a break. You’ll develop essential academic skills, confidence, and subject knowledge to prepare for successful degree-level study.

Explore Crime Through a Psychological Perspective

This joint degree equally combines criminology and psychology, giving you a deeper understanding of criminal and deviant behaviour, the causes behind offending, and the ways society responds to crime.

You’ll examine how psychological, social, and environmental factors can influence behaviour while exploring the systems, policies, and practices used within criminal justice settings.

What You’ll Study

Throughout the course, you’ll explore topics such as:

• Criminal Behaviour & Deviance
• Forensic & Criminal Psychology
• Crime Prevention & Punishment
• Social & Developmental Psychology
• The Criminal Justice System
• Personality & Human Behaviour
• State Power & Social Control
• Research Methods & Critical Analysis
  
  

You’ll also study real-world criminal cases and explore the motivations behind high-profile offenders, helping you develop a deeper understanding of crime, investigation, rehabilitation, and prevention.

Career-Focused Learning

The course has been designed to help you develop practical, transferable skills relevant to careers within criminal justice, psychology, social care, and related sectors.

You will build skills in:

• Critical Thinking & Analysis
• Research & Investigation
• Communication & Problem Solving
• Decision Making & Evaluation
• Behavioural Understanding & Intervention Support
  
  

By combining criminology with psychology, you’ll gain a multidisciplinary understanding of crime and human behaviour that can support a wide range of future career pathways.

Gain a Global Perspective

You’ll explore both UK and international criminal justice systems while examining modern theories and research that shape policy, policing, rehabilitation, and crime prevention practices around the world.

The course encourages critical evaluation of contemporary criminal justice issues and helps you understand the wider social impact of crime and behavioural influences.

Why Choose This Course?

• Foundation Year included for additional academic support
• Study criminology and psychology together in one degree
• Explore criminal behaviour through psychological theories
• Learn about crime prevention, punishment, and rehabilitation
• Analyse real-world criminal cases and justice systems
• Develop practical analytical and research skills
• Prepare for careers across criminal justice, social care, psychology, and public services sectors