Psychology with Criminology

You will develop a strong understanding of the main areas of psychology – cognition, development, biology and the history of psychological theories – as well as key theories and concepts of criminology and criminal justice.

Learning from research-active staff and practitioners across two academic departments, you will have the opportunity to study topics combining your two specialisms, including: forensic psychology, memory and the law, and judgement and decision making.


• Acquire criminological expertise and skills to give you the competitive edge in applying for careers in crime and crime control, criminal justice system and related fields



• Develop the research expertise to investigate crime and criminal justice data, applying technical skills to carefully appraise evidence



• Gain analytical skills to engage critically with real-world criminal justice policy debates



• Study a broad range of topics within the discipline of psychology, including the application of psychological knowledge in a range of professional areas



• Shape your studies to suit your interests, with a very wide range of elective modules



• Boost your employability with BPS-accreditation and highly sought-after data literacy skills.

Studying at City St George’s means starting your career from one of the best student cities in the world - London ranked 3rd globally in the QS Best Student Cities 2026. Graduates benefit too: they rank 7th in London for career prospects (Guardian University Guide 2025), meaning the connections and experience you build here translate directly into work.

Across 200+ undergraduate courses - spanning health, business, law, communications, policy, global affairs, and science & technology - you'll choose exciting modules, complete industry placements, and summer internships, and have the option to study abroad for a semester.

City St George's is home to more than 20,000 students from over 170 countries. Wherever you're coming from, you'll find your people here - and joining through Clearing is no different. Every student community starts somewhere, and thousands of students each year begin exactly this way.

Three campuses in Clerkenwell, Moorgate, and Tooting put you right in the heart of London. Think afternoons at the British Museum, study sessions in the British Library, vintage shopping on Brick Lane, and some of the best food in the world on your doorstep.