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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: CP54

Criminal Justice and Psychology

Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, England
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3 yearsDuration
£14,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Edge Hill University, the BSc (Hons) Criminal Justice and Psychology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in law. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. What are the role and functions of the criminal justice system in contemporary societies? Ready to untangle the complexities of criminal behaviour? By combining the study of criminal justice and psychology, you’ll explore contrasting and complementary perspectives of these two subjects. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 83% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Criminal Justice Systems and Theory
Introduction to Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Criminal Behaviour and Offender Profiling
Criminology and Social Inequality
Research Methods and Statistics
Psychology of Witness and Victim Experience
Criminal Law and Evidence
UCAS Code:CP54
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBC

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£43,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Edge Hill University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£17,000£20,500£25,000
5 years£21,000£26,000£32,000

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 18% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

79%Working
4%Studying
10%Work & Study
1%Seeking Work
53%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 data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University offers Criminal Justice and Psychology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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