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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C816

Psychology (Criminal Behaviour)

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the BSc (Hons) Psychology (Criminal Behaviour) at University of Wolverhampton. Based in Wolverhampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. This course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of both general psychological theory and its application in criminal and forensic settings. You will be exposed to a wide range of applied and research topics, along with students studying general psychology, and will then be given the opportunity to learn about the applications of this knowledge in forensic settings. This course aims to help you answer that question. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 83% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Psychological Foundations and Research Methods
Developmental and Social Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Decision Making
Abnormal Psychology and Mental Health
Criminal Psychology and Offender Behaviour
Forensic Assessment and Risk Evaluation
Crime Scene Psychology and Evidence Analysis
Investigative Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques
UCAS Code:C816
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

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Course Fees and Finance

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Wolverhampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£25,000£29,000
3 years£13,500£18,500£24,000
5 years£17,500£23,000£28,000

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 26% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 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

62%Working
9%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
46%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
80%
Organisation and management
67%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton offers Psychology (Criminal Behaviour) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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