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BSc Psychology with Criminology (with Foundation Year)

Birmingham Newman University

Institution
Birmingham Newman University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Psychology with Criminology (with Foundation Year)
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
BSS4FPXX18F
Median salary
£22,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 78%
  • Learning opportunities: 81%
  • Assessment and feedback: 86%
  • Academic support: 84%
  • Organisation and management: 56%
  • Learning resources: 91%
  • Student voice: 80%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 74%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 2%
  • Left higher education: 24%

What graduates do next

Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 65%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Unemployed: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Caring personal services: 20%
  • Administrative occupations: 20%
  • Therapy professionals: 10%
  • Teaching Professionals: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 65%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 40%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 92%
  • London: 3%
  • South East: 3%
  • South West: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 64%
  • Access course: 2%
  • Other HE qualification: 11%
  • Other qualifications: 21%
  • No formal qualifications: 3%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Criminology (with Foundation Year) at Birmingham Newman University earn?

The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £28,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Applied psychology.

What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Criminology (with Foundation Year) at Birmingham Newman University do next?

80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Criminology (with Foundation Year) at Birmingham Newman University?

78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Criminology (with Foundation Year) at Birmingham Newman University?

The average entrant had 75 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Criminology (with Foundation Year) at Birmingham Newman University?

74% of students continued into their second year, and 24% left higher education.