Criminology with Psychology BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
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**Apply your knowledge of psychology to understand aspects of crime and criminal behaviour. You’ll learn new ways of thinking about society and human behaviour.**As part of this course, you’ll:- Explore criminological issues alongside a psychological focus - Learn new ways of thinking about society while honing your understanding of people- Engage with assumptions about the place of crime in society and our responses- Gain an understanding of the causes and effects of crime and deviant ...Read more


Apply your knowledge of psychology to understand aspects of crime and criminal behaviour. You’ll learn new ways of thinking about society and human behaviour.

As part of this course, you’ll:- Explore criminological issues alongside a psychological focus - Learn new ways of thinking about society while honing your understanding of people- Engage with assumptions about the place of crime in society and our responses- Gain an understanding of the causes and effects of crime and deviant behaviour through social research- Use a range of psychological approaches to study human behaviour and thought to understand why people respond the way they do to crime


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Volunteering will enable you to develop your professional skills and add experience to your CV. Previous students have volunteered as learning support workers for the Leeds Youth Justice Board.


Why study Criminology with Psychology at Leeds Beckett University...

- 92% of students on BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*- Benefit from access to specialist facilities- Study abroad options available - Opportunity to apply for a placement during the Work-Based Learning in Criminology module - Research-led teachingNational Student Survey*

Key stats

Sociology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
41/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
72nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
92%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Megan
29 Nov 24

Leeds is a homely city and I always feel safe. Leeds Beckett feels like a community, especially when it comes to sports. I think it could be improved by creating more study..Read more

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Grace
29 Nov 24

I think the best aspect of university and the course i am studying is the people and staff that i get to interact with. Also how the staff are well educated and experienced..Read more

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Entry requirements

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

A minimum of 72 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
39%
Psychology
38%
Law
25%
English Language
20%
History
19%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Megan
29 Nov 24
Criminology with Psychology BA (Hons)
Leeds is a homely city and I always feel safe. Leeds Beckett feels like a community, especially when it comes to sports. I think it could be improved by creating more study...
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Grace
29 Nov 24
Criminology with Psychology BA (Hons)
I think the best aspect of university and the course i am studying is the people and staff that i get to interact with. Also how the staff are well educated and experienced...
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Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University , Leeds

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