BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology

Liverpool John Moores University

United Kingdom, Liverpool

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Liverpool John Moores University

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

MC2W

Campuses

Mt Pleasant

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,750 / year

Next Intake September-2026

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology

About

Why study Criminology and Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University?

90% of students surveyed said academic support on this course was good or very good (National Student Survey 2024)
This is an accredited undergraduate psychology programme giving you eligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society on graduation
Brings together the established disciplines of Criminology and Psychology for a unique perspective on individuals, society and the criminal justice system
Recent increase in demand for criminal psychologists in prison programmes and offender management
Contemporary research informed teaching in cutting-edge subjects such as terrorism and forensic psychology
Established links with employers and agencies allow for excellent networking, volunteering and work experience opportunities
Opportunity to undertake international fieldwork visits to places such as Ljubljana, Slovenia and Gothenburg, Sweden

About your course

The professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University is informed by ongoing research and extensive links with practitioners. So you can be confident that your studies will be at the forefront of developments in this fascinating field.

The public and political controversies surrounding crime and criminal justice processes in the UK form an important and ongoing context for study.

This degree will take you on a critical exploration in the field of Criminology and Psychology meaning you will benefit from cutting-edge theory and practice from both disciplines.

Psychology is more concerned with developing a quantitative and qualitative understanding of the individual and what makes them tick, whereas criminologists examine society's responses to crime and justice in the context of everyday life.

This means you will graduate with an understanding of how crime occurs, who commits it, how it is measured and how criminal justice impacts on the lives of different social groups.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Qualification requirements

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GCSEs and equivalents

Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy.

GCSE Equivalences accepted:

• Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths

• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading

• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English

• Higher Diploma in Maths/English

• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

A levels

BBC-ABB Minimum Number of A Levels: 2

Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20

BTECs

Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM

Access awards

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

Pass overall with a minimum of 112 points including relevant subjects

International Baccalaureate

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

OCR Cambridge Technical

Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM

Irish awards

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

T levels

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area.

English Program Requirements

IELTS
6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements

Career

Employability

This BSc degree in Criminology and Psychology opens up a varied and exciting range of career opportunities.

The range of careers open to you once you graduate include:

probation work
youth justice
drug referral schemes
victim support
police and prison services
legal professions
local government
social work
postgraduate study and research

Some graduates have even used their degree to secure a career in the media research, teaching and charity work. It is likely that you will encounter some of our graduates as guest lecturers during your own studies.

Student Futures - Careers, Employability and Enterprise Service

A wide range of opportunities and support is available to you, within and beyond your course, to ensure our students experience a transformation in their career trajectory. Every undergraduate curriculum includes Future Focus during Level 4, an e-learning resource and workshop designed to help you to develop your talents, passion and purpose.

Every student has access to Careers Zone 24/7, LJMU's suite of online Apps, resources and jobs board via the LJMU Student Futures website. There are opportunities for flexible, paid and part-time work through Unitemps, LJMU's in-house recruitment service, and we also offer fully funded Discovery Internships.

One-to-one careers and employability advice is available via our campus-based Careers Zones and we offer a year-round programme of events, including themed careers and employability workshops, employer events and recruitment fairs. Our Start-Up Hub can help you to grow your enterprise skills and to research, plan and start your own business or become a freelancer.

A suite of learning experiences, services and opportunities is available to final year students to help ensure you leave with a great onward plan. You can access LJMU's Careers, Employability and Start-up Services after you graduate and return for one-to-one support for life.