Psychology with Criminology, BSc (Hons)

About Psychology with Criminology, BSc (Hons) - at University of West London

Course summary

93% of students on our psychology courses said that they 'would recommend their course to others' in the National Student Survey 2016.

Overview

If you want to understand the processes influencing how people think, behave, feel and interact, as well as an interest in current critical debates surrounding the causes of crime and criminal justice responses, then this is the course for you.
This well-established course, with its long-standing experience in teaching core BPS content, offers a fresh and contemporary insight into the study of human behaviour and criminology.
Why choose this course?The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology is based on one of the longest established psychology courses that has been accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) since 1986. This course will provide you with a full grounding in psychology and an insight into the specialist areas of criminal behaviour and the treatment of offenders.
This course is also part of the exciting Erasmus programme, which allows you to study abroad for one semester.
We have your careers in mind and aim to assist you in obtaining your goals by inviting a range of practicing psychologists to offer insight and advice on careers in psychology and related areas.
During the course you will undertake work experience, learning to relate the theoretical knowledge gained on the course and applying it to the world of work and real life experiences.
Past students have completed their work experience in a range of settings including:

• victim support schemes
• drug support schemes
• after school clubs
• market research.

We pride ourselves on providing a highly supportive environment. You will be assigned a personal tutor who will work with you and support you during your time at UWL.  We have an open-door policy and there will be someone on hand to offer academic and pastoral support when needed.
Our experienced teaching staff are well informed by their research interests on a range of current issues such as: 

• cyber-bullying
• binge drinking
• honour based violence.

Career and study progressionGraduates from this course go on to careers in a wide range of public and private sector professions, including positions in social and welfare organisations, business and finance, education, marketing and advertising, police, probation and prison services to name but a few.
You may wish to undertake postgraduate study in your subject or even explore something new.
For more details please see the Career and study progression section.

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

More information

http://www.uwl.ac.uk/psychology
Further information about the School

Other options available for BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology

• Full time - September 2017, Brentford site
• Full time - September 2018, Brentford site
• Part time - September 2018, Brentford site

Fees

Fees for home and EU students

Main fee£6,167

Fees for overseas students

Main fee£7,667Find out if you are a home or overseas student.

Funding

Help with funding is available to a range of students, whether you are studying full or part-time, in your home country or overseas.

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees or a maintenance loan to support you during your studies. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants, disabled students and more. Find out more about applying for student loans and other funding options.

We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help you. Current scholarships include:

• Full Time Undergraduate Bursary: a £3,000 award for new undergraduate students.
• Path to Success Scholarship: a £4,000 award for students on a four-year degree course with a foundation year. 

Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.

Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.

Notes about fees for this course

Fees for our 2017 courses have not yet been released.

Entry requirements

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