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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Criminology and Psychology
Canterbury Christ Church University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Criminology and Psychology course at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Most popular A-levels studied
The Criminology and Psychology course at Canterbury Christ Church University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | B |
| Biology | C |
| Dance | B |
| English Literature | B |
| Geography | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | C |
| Psychology | C |
| English Literature | D |
| History | D |
| Media Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: MP10
Here's what Canterbury Christ Church University says about its Criminology and Psychology course.
Dive into the fascinating world of criminal behaviour and human psychology with a Criminology & Psychology degree at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Taking an interdisciplinary approach, you'll explore challenges related to crime, harm, and justice through a psychological lens. From understanding violent behaviour to improving victim support and rehabilitation, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful difference in society.
What you’ll learn
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Investigate why people commit crimes and how mental health and trauma shape behaviour.
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Explore how society responds to crime and how psychology can offer solutions to social issues.
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Examine the roles and functions of policing, punishment, and rehabilitation within the criminal justice system.
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Understand the complexities of human experience and behaviour.
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Develop practical skills for working in multi-agency environments, from youth justice to victim support.
Our expert staff, many with practitioner and research experience, will guide you through a curriculum that blends theory, practice, and social relevance. You'll learn in a supportive, dynamic environment that will prepares you for careers in criminal justice, mental health, policy, or research.
This degree in Criminology & Psychology will empower you to challenge assumptions, understand complexity, and build a career that creates real impact. Begin your journey into the psychology of crime and justice today.
Source: Canterbury Christ Church University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Law, Policing, and Social Sciences
Location
Main Site | Canterbury
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Criminology
• Applied psychology
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,000 per year |
| International | £17,000 per year |
The modules you will study
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website. https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/criminology-psychology
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Canterbury Christ Church University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Criminology and Psychology course at Canterbury Christ Church University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
high
Teaching on my course
90%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
96%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
97%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
high
Academic support
91%
high
Academic support
91%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
high
Organisation and management
91%
high
Organisation and management
91%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
93%
high
How well organised is your course?
89%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
high
Student voice
88%
high
Student voice
88%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
78%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
97%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
91%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
high
Teaching on my course
91%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
83%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
86%
med
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
88%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
The Criminology and Psychology course at Canterbury Christ Church University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Criminology and Psychology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Canterbury Christ Church University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
83%
In work, study or other activity
71%
Say it fits with future plans
59%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
16%
Welfare Professionals
14%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
9%
Caring personal services
7%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Caring personal services
10%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
82%
In work, study or other activity
69%
Say it fits with future plans
48%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
13%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
9%
Administrative occupations
8%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Criminology and Psychology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Canterbury Christ Church University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£24.1k
Third year after graduation
£29.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£25.2k
Third year after graduation
£28.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Criminology and Psychology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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