Psychology and Criminology

BSc (Hons)

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Typical offer for 2026
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Overview

This new degree combines the fields of psychology and criminology. Through scientific study, staff expertise from both areas work together to integrate insights from both disciplines.

It not only covers the curriculum recommended by the British Psychological Society (BPS), through which you will develop an understanding of the individual, but also engages with criminological theories exploring crime, victims, societal structures and the operation of the criminal justice system. For example, you will explore internal human motivation, development, and mental processes.

The course places particular emphasis on applying theoretical knowledge to practical, real world issues and controversies. You will examine current psychological-criminological debates by developing research design and analysis skills, allowing you to conduct your own research. This means you will develop expertise to match your future career goals: going onto phase 1 of becoming a forensic psychologist or working within the criminal justice system.

Therefore, the course also aims to further develop your intellectual and transferable employability skills, for example, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and problem solving.

Examples of workplace learning

Psychology at Bradford involves opportunities to be mentored by professionals in mental health who will guide your aspirations to work in this area, right from the first year of study.

These include once-a-semester week-long intensive employability weeks with input from the West Yorkshire Police, criminologists, admissions tutors, clinical psychologists, a local educational psychologist, a psychological wellbeing practitioner, and a range of businesses keen to attract psychology and criminology professionals.

Professional accreditation

This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Entry requirements

Typical offer - 112 UCAS tariff points.

A levels: BBC - there are no subject specific requirements.
T levels: Merit - there are no specific subject requirements.
BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM - there are no subject specific requirements.
Applicants on Access Programmes: Meet UCAS Tariff of 112 - there are no subject specific requirements.
International Baccalaureate Requirements: 112 UCAS tariff points to include at least 80 points from 2 HL subjects. Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in English Language and Literature A or English B.
Plus minimum of: GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).
English language requirements: Minimum IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent.

Foundation Year entry

If you are a UK student and do not meet the entry requirements for this course, you may be nominated on our Foundation Year in Clinical Sciences and Medicine programme.

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

If you do not have the required Maths entry qualification you must study Maths and Stats for Higher Education.

If you are an international student and do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry onto this course, you may be interested in our International College.

Transferring from another university

If you are currently studying at another university and would like to transfer to the University of Bradford, this course accepts students into the second or third year. This is called advanced entry.

Please note that you can only be considered if you have studied a degree that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Applications for advanced entry will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must include an official transcript (not a screenshot of a portal), all module descriptors, and relevant qualifications. Module descriptors must include learning outcomes.

Applications must be submitted through UCAS and the required documents emailed along with your UCAS Personal ID no later than 31 August prior to the course starting in September.

Relevant documents should be emailed to admissions@bradford.ac.uk.

Your learning journey

All module information is for 2025 entry, and is subject to change.

First Year

Core

Optional

Second Year

Core

Optional

Prisons and Rehabilitation
Serious Organised Crime

Final Year

Core

Research Project in Psychology and Crime
Psychological Life skills and Employability
Crime Prevention
Forensic Psychology
Crimes of the Powerful

Optional

Teaching, learning and assessment

Details of learning and assessment can be found on the official Programme Specification document.

Our facilities

Take a virtual tour of our Psychology and Criminology subject facilities.

You'll use some or all of these facilities on the following courses:

Explore the fascinating world of the mind. From the Observation Control Room to the innovative Collaboration Hub, you'll see first-hand how we unravel the complexities of human behaviour.

Each space is designed to inspire your curiosity and equip you with the skills for a future in this diverse field. Join us and start your journey into understanding what truly makes us tick.

Explore Psychology and Criminology in our virtual experience

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee 2026

UK: £9,790

The University of Bradford will charge home rate tuition fees up to the maximum allowed by the UK Government.

Should the UK Government choose to increase the maximum tuition fee allowed in the second and subsequent years of your course, the University will raise tuition fees in line with UK Government policy and approvals.

International: £16,100

Additional costs

There may be additional costs that you may incur as a student. Though these are not essential to your programme of study you need to be aware of them as a student of the University. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Financial support

See our fees and financial support section.

Postgraduate Master's Loan

If you live in England you may be able to apply for a special Government-funded Master's Loan to help pay your tuition fees and living costs.
You don't have to pay the loan back until you're earning a certain amount of money.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Career prospects

This course is designed to enable you as a graduate to pursue a career in Forensic Psychology and in the wider criminal justice system.

It will also develop a wide range of transferable skills such as critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and problem solving, which are essential in all industry sectors.

Career opportunities

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the careers section.

Support for your studies

At Bradford, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being and future ambitions.

We’re here to provide everything you need to make the most of your time with us, ensuring you not only excel in your studies, but also step confidently into the world of graduate employment.

In addition to the support you receive from your academic tutors, our Student Support Services are here for you throughout your journey - before, during, and after your studies.

Terms and conditions of study

The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.

View our Student Contract for further details.

Transparency statement

Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.