BSc Psychology, Crime and Justice
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Crime and Justice, a Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) degree exploring offender profiles, legal processes and rehabilitation strategies. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. The first year covers the foundations through Introduction to psychological research methods and data analysis, Psychology and criminal behaviour, Foundations to psychology, and Psychology in everyday life. The second year examines Qualitative and quantitative methods of research in psychology, Psychology and criminal justice, Social processes and lifespan development, Biological psychology, and Cognitive psychology. The final year involves advanced study including Psychology, Crime and Justice research project, Applied forensic psychology, Psychology of mental health, and Culture and individual differences. Students can also select from optional modules such as Atypical child and adolescent development, Cognitive neuropsychology, Critical social psychology, and Problem solving.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 49%
- London: 28%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 10%
- Other qualifications: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to psychological research methods and data analysis
- Psychology and criminal behaviour
- Foundations to psychology
- Psychology in everyday life
- Qualitative and quantitative methods of research in psychology
- Psychology and criminal justice
- Social processes and lifespan development
- Biological psychology
- Cognitive psychology
- Psychology, Crime and Justice research project
- Applied forensic psychology
- Psychology of mental health
- Culture and individual differences
- Atypical child and adolescent development
- Cognitive neuropsychology
- Critical social psychology
- Problem solving
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology, Crime and Justice at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology, Crime and Justice at University of Bedfordshire do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology, Crime and Justice at University of Bedfordshire?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology, Crime and Justice at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology, Crime and Justice at University of Bedfordshire?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.