**Explore the criminal mind and define the nature of crime. This course provides a deeper insight into criminology, discovering the psychology behind criminal behaviour.**
**Why study BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology at BU?**
- Explore two distinct disciplines, which will allow you to take a closer look at the study of crime and the criminal justice system, and enrich this learning through the study of psychology
- A fascinating combination of criminology and psychology modules will provide different perspectives on the motivations behind hu...
**Explore the criminal mind and define the nature of crime. This course provides a deeper insight into criminology, discovering the psychology behind criminal behaviour.**<br/><br/>**Why study BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology at BU?**<br/><br/><br/>- Explore two distinct disciplines, which will allow you to take a closer look at the study of crime and the criminal justice system, and enrich this learning through the study of psychology<br/><br/><br/>- A fascinating combination of criminology and psychology modules will provide different perspectives on the motivations behind human behaviour, both individually and collectively<br/><br/><br/>- Decide your focus by choosing units in your second and final year to create a bespoke degree to reflect your chosen interests or career aspirations<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare<br/><br/><br/>- Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement or a shorter four-week placement to provide you with important work experience<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation. <br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LC38
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
104
120
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.
104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers.
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
28 - 31 points
DMM
This course requires Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 tariff points).
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.
D*D
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
112 tariff points (Grade DMM).
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
M
Merit (120 UCAS tariff points).
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
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