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UndergraduateDiploma of Higher Education

Criminology and Psychology (W57)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Open University, the DipHE Criminology and Psychology (W57) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Criminology and psychology help make sense of crime, criminalisation, criminals and victims. This qualification will provide you with a critical understanding of these subjects. As your understanding develops, you'll question to your own beliefs about crime and harm. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Criminology
Psychological Foundations of Human Behaviour
Crime and Society
Criminal Justice Systems
Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
Victimology and Harm
Social Conflict and Power Dynamics
Research Methods and Critical Analysis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

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 — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£12,000£17,000£23,000
5 years£19,500£23,500£31,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 29% below UK average salary
This course
£17,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 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

65%Working
8%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
66%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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