📖Introduction

Birmingham City University is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution located in Birmingham, England. With a rich history dating back to 1843, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, business, computing, education, engineering, health, and social sciences. Known for its industry connections and practical approach to education, Birmingham City University provides students with real-world experiences, internships, and placements to enhance their employability. The university's commitment to innovation and research contributes to its reputation as a hub for creativity, entrepreneurship, and academic excellence. With a diverse and inclusive community, Birmingham City University is dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential and make a positive impact in their chosen fields.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Psychology with Criminology at Birmingham City University

Want to study both Psychology and Criminology at University? Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology degree combines both subjects. This is a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology course with Criminology as a minor subject. Every semester you will study 2 Psychology and 1 Criminology module. You will also have the opportunity take a year-long professional placement. Our innovative Psychology with Criminology course will give you a deep understanding of how the core and specialised areas in Psychology and Criminology contribute to our understanding of contemporary issues. You will apply scientific reasoning and evaluate patterns of behaviour, gaining key transferable skills in communication, teamwork and problem-solving. Additionally, you will also learn how psychology can be applied to explain certain aspects of crime and criminal behaviour. This versatile course provides the opportunity for you to embark on a Psychology career or bring those skills to the domain of Criminology. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

First Year
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):
Introduction to Psychology
20 credits
Psychology of Individual Differences and Personality
20 credits
Key Debates in Criminological Theory
20 credits
Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics
20 credits
The Criminal Justice System
20 credits

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:
Positive Psychology and Counselling
20 credits
Popular Images and Psychological Understanding
20 credits
Parapsychology
20 credits
Introduction to Psychopathology
20 credits

Second Year
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):
Qualitative Research Methods and Analyses
20 credits
Neuropsychology
20 credits
Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics
20 credits

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete at least 60 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:
Substance Use, Crime and Deviance
20 credits
Making Sense of Homicide
20 credits
Race and Crime
20 credits
Experiencing Harm
20 credits
Crime in the City
20 credits
Youth Crime and Justice
20 credits
Health Psychology
20 credits

Occupational Health Psychology 20 credits

Educational Psychology
20 credits
Forensic Psychology
20 credits
Real World Work Experiences
20 credits
Psychological Understanding of Mass Killing
20 credits

Final Year
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):
Integrative Psychology Project
40 credits
Applied Social Psychology
20 credits
Lifespan Psychology
20 credits

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete at least 40 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:
Local to Global Organised Crime
20 credits
Hate Crime
20 credits
Emotions in Crime and Criminal Justice
20 credits
Everyday Surveillance
20 credits
Cyber Crime
20 credits
Gender and Crime
20 credits

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🏫About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University is a renowned institution of higher education located in Birmingham, England. With a history tracing back to 1843, the university has evolved into a leading modern university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. Committed to providing a transformative learning experience, Birmingham City University focuses on practical learning, industry relevance, and employability. The university maintains strong connections with local and global industries, providing students with valuable opportunities for internships, placements, and networking. With a diverse student body and a vibrant campus culture, Birmingham City University nurtures creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. Through its research and enterprise initiatives, the university contributes to knowledge advancement and engages with society to address contemporary challenges. Birmingham City University is dedicated to empowering students to succeed academically, professionally, and personally, preparing them for rewarding careers and lifelong learning.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

214 RMB

Tuition fee:

16,085 GBP per year

48,255 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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