BSc Hons Psychology with Criminology

At Northumbria University, the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology is built on real-world application. From your first year, you'll engage with experimental research, forensic analysis, and digital tools that mirror professional environments. You’ll learn from academic staff involved in cutting-edge research, while exploring both individual behaviour and wider criminal patterns.

Here’s how Northumbria helps you gain practical experience:

• Access to Experimental Psychology Lab with 18 testing cubicles and dedicated presentation prep resources
• Use of advanced Eye-Tracking, EEG, Psychophysiology, and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy suites
• Brain, Performance & Nutrition Research Centre and dedicated Sleep Research facility
• Software training in SPSS, and optional tools like NVivo and SAS integrated into coursework
• Interactive workshops in offender profiling, justice system frameworks, and behavioural analysis
• Optional psychology placement module (minimum 70 hours) with real-world volunteering opportunities in police, probation, and victim support
• Final-year supervised empirical project in psychology or criminology for BPS accreditation
• 24/7 access to digital learning tools and specialist forensic/psychometric test libraries

Graduates from this course build versatile careers in criminal justice, mental health, policy, and research. Within 15 months of finishing, 89% are in employment or further study, with average salaries around £24,000. You’ll graduate with insight into human behaviour and practical criminological skills, ideal for roles such as:
Probation Officer, Forensic Psychology Assistant, Crime Analyst, Research Officer

Northumbria’s support goes beyond graduation:

• Tailored career advice, CV help, and employer networking through the Graduate Futures service
• On-campus employer events with organisations like the NHS, EY, Procter & Gamble, and local police forces
• Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), qualifying you for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)
• Strong academic standing: ranked 15th in the UK for Psychology, Psychiatry & Neuroscience research power
• Excellent student satisfaction for teaching clarity and support

Further Academic Progression:
Many graduates continue their journey through MSc or doctoral study in Forensic Psychology, Criminal Justice, Clinical Psychology, or Health Psychology—often choosing to stay at Northumbria thanks to its strong research community and specialist facilities.