Explore the realms of psychology and criminology on our joint honours degree, with hands-on experience in our Science Centre in Cambridge.
How do our thoughts and feelings dictate our actions? And is there such a thing as the criminal mind?
These are fascinating questions, and psychology and criminology are equally fascinating fields. You might be interested in both, and wondering which area to specialise in. If that’s the case, our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology with Criminology degree is made for you.
We start by looking at the main principles of psychology and criminology. Then, in Years 2 and 3, our optional modules give you the freedom to explore your own interests in more depth.
DEDICATED SPACE
Work in specialist psychology labs in our Science Centre.
PSYCHOLOGY LABS
Use virtual reality headsets, eye trackers, driving simulators and more.
PSYCHOLOGY LABS
Monitor physiological and brain activity in our specialist labs.
PSYCHOLOGY LABS
Analyse biomarkers such as cortisol and testosterone in saliva and hair samples.
SCIENCE CENTRE
Learn in our £45m Science Centre in the heart of Cambridge.
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At ARU you’ll be based in our £45m Science Centre. It opened in 2018 and features a range of psychology labs including:
Our labs house specialist psychological equipment such as:
Achieve a second-class honours degree or above, and you’ll be eligible for graduate chartered membership of the British Psychological Society. It’s your first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.
Associate Professor; Deputy Head of School
Course Leader, BSc Psychology
As a Psychology with Criminology graduate, a range of careers is open to you. With further study, you could specialise in disciplines such as forensic, occupational or educational psychology. Or as a criminologist you could work for the Probation Service, the police, the Prison Service, the Home Office or the Courts Service.
As a graduate chartered member of the British Psychological Society, you could undertake further training to become a counselling or clinical psychologist, or specialise in areas like health, educational or forensic psychology.
Whichever path interests you most, you can be sure that you’ll graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities that industry needs. We work with employers, and they help us review what we teach and how we teach it – offering hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.
We have strong links with the local probation service and the police, so you’ll have the opportunity to gain work experience while you’re studying.
Graduation doesn't need to be the end of your time with us. We offer a range of postgraduate degrees including MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology, and MSc Clinical Child Psychology. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
“You look back on uni and say ‘Wow, I’m actually working in this field now.”
Keziah and Amber
Criminology graduates
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Our friendly, bustling campus is a stone’s throw from the centre of Cambridge, often described as the perfect student city.
Explore CambridgeThis course offers a foundation year – an extra year of study to help you prepare for university, and build your knowledge and skills.
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