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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: MC98
Psychology with Criminology
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology at Birmingham City University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. If you’re interested in both psychology and criminology, this BPS-accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology degree gives you the opportunity to engage with content and theory in both disciplines. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), Psychology forms the major component of the programme (70%), supported by Criminology as a minor (30%), giving you a strong grounding in both fields. The programme encourages you to develop a contemporary understanding of how psychological and criminological concepts apply to real-world issues. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, a 84% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Human Behaviour
Social Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics
Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Criminology
Criminal Psychology
Psychology Dissertation Project
UCAS Code:MC98
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. Excluded subjects: General Studies |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £23,500 | £25,500 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £19,500 | £24,000 |
| 5 years | £18,500 | £24,500 | £29,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 22% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH04-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
79%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
81%Academic support
86%Organisation and management
79%Learning resources
89%Student voice
76%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Birmingham City University
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