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Bachelor of Criminology with Social Psychology

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology with Social Psychology is a 3-year full-time undergraduate degree offered by the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Essex.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Criminology with Social Psychology. Apply relevant analytical
  • Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

  • Police services
  • Probation
  • Prisons
  • and youth justice
  • Work involving behavioural analysis and offender rehabilitation support
  • Policy development
  • Social research
  • and think tanks
  • Roles supporting victims
  • Offenders
  • and community safety initiatives
  • Postgraduate training in criminology
  • Psychology

Curriculum

  • 3-Year full-time course in Criminology with Social Psychology
  • 360 Credits in total
  • Taught by the Department of Sociology and Criminology. Compulsory modules include The Psychosocial Imagination
  • Introduction to Crime
  • Law and Society
  • Researching Social Life
  • The Sociological Imagination
  • Unlocking Your Academic Potential. Optional modules let students tailor the degree. An optional placement year is available. A study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects
  • We accept A-levels
  • AAQs
  • BTECs
  • Access to HE Diploma
  • T-levels and most other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points.
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualifications (A-levels, IB, BTEC, Access to HE or recognised international equivalent by country) plus GCSE English C/4 or equivalent, Some courses need subject grades, Auditions (East 15) or interviews.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and UCAS code. Apply through UCAS (Essex institution code E70) or
  3. If not applying via UCAS
  4. Directly online. Pay the UCAS fee if applying through UCAS. Provide qualifications
  5. Personal statement
  6. Reference and English evidence (GCSE English C/4 or equivalent if you need a Student visa). Attend an audition or interview if the course page requires one. After an offer
  7. Pay a tuition fee deposit or show recognised sponsor funding to receive your CAS (deposit is not needed for UCAS applicants). Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£25,600 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£36,427 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentSociology and Criminology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship note2027-28 International Undergraduate Scholarship: 5000 GBP first-year tuition reduction for overseas fee-paying students from listed countries, Including Cambodia. Individual nationality, Fee status and other conditions apply.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.