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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C820

Psychology and Criminology

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£42,800Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology at King's College London, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology will allow you to engage with both the psychological sciences and the field of criminology and help you to explore their application to a variety of contemporary challenges. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), who have highlighted areas of particular strength in our course, including the emphasis on research-led teaching, our modules for developing employability skills, and the wide range of discipline-specific opportunities, placements and internships that are available for students at the world-leading Institute of... Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £37,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Psychological Foundations and Research Methods
Criminal Psychology and Offender Behaviour
Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
Crime
Justice and Society
Biological Bases of Psychology
Criminological Theory and Practice
Research Design and Statistics
Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing
UCAS Code:C820
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA

Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent). Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

International Baccalaureate

38 points

38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels. Notes: The total point score of 38 includes TOK/EE. For applicants studying the new IB curriculum, we can accept either Mathematics – Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics – Applications and Interpretation. Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent). GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£42,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£128,400

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£27,000£30,500
3 years£31,500£37,000£43,500
5 years£37,000£46,000£50,500

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▲ 48% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 84% above UK average salary
This course
£46,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 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

67%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About King's College London, University of London

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