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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C805

Psychology (Criminal Psychology)

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,950Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Nottingham Trent University, the BSc (Hons) Psychology (Criminal Psychology) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This engaging British Psychology Society (BPS) accredited Psychology (Criminal Psychology) degree explores our psychological understanding and response to offending behaviour, encompassing the police, the courts, the prison system and offenders. The course covers all the core areas of Psychology stipulated by the BPS curriculum. This includes the workings of the brain; the processes and mechanisms of human thinking, feeling and behaviour; and how psychologists, psychological research and therapy can make a tangible and positive difference to people’s lives and society. International tuition fees are £17,950 per year, 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 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Biological Psychology and Neuroscience
Research Methods and Statistical Analysis
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology and Human Behaviour
Cognitive Psychology
Criminal Psychology and Offender Behaviour
Forensic Psychology and the Justice System
Individual Differences and Personality
UCAS Code:C805
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£53,850

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 — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£28,000
3 years£18,500£22,500£26,000
5 years£23,000£28,000£33,500

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 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

71%Working
8%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
24%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
85%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
89%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University offers Psychology (Criminal Psychology) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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