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University of Winchester

Winchester, England, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology

Have you ever wished to take an armchair habit further and seriously study the workings of the mind and criminal behaviour? Our versatile and innovative course gives you the opportunity to do this by focusing on both of these overlapping disciplines to gain deeper insights into the way people think and the motivations for criminal behaviour.

Psychology with Criminology at Winchester gives you a solid grounding in the study of human thought and behaviour combined with a contemporary view of key issues around crime and criminal justice systems. Together these two complementary fields provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a wide range of fulfilling careers where you can really make a difference.

In Year 1, you examine different approaches within psychology – personality and individual differences, social, developmental, cognitive and biological – illustrating how they lead to distinct perspectives on key research questions, and to the methods psychologists use to answer these questions. You are also introduced to the main areas within criminology and classic criminological theory.

Campus Information

King Alfred Quarter

Student life is centred on our King Alfred Quarter, within walking distance of the historic cathedral city of Winchester. In recent years, the King Alfred Quarter has been added to and renovated to enhance its facilities with the latest industry-standard equipment, digital networks and AV technology. The award-winning King Alfred Centre is a bright and spacious social hub. It houses the Student Union, bookshop, Learning Cafe, Food Hall, Terrace Bar, Gourmet Burger Company, Student Union Shop and The Vault – the main venue for student social activities. The St Alphege building offers state-of-the-art learning and teaching facilities, including 10 lecture rooms and a mezzanine floor with open-access PCs.

West Downs Quarter

The West Downs Quarter is a short walk from the centre of the King Alfred Quarter. It is the home of the West Downs Student Village and the University of Winchester Business School. The University of Winchester Business School its own cafe (Cafe Life) and number social learning spaces with the latest IT equipment for you to use for individual and group work sessions. Other key features of the West Downs Quarter include the West Downs Gallery, which is open to the public and runs an art exhibition programme throughout the year featuring established and emerging artists from the world of visual arts. It is also home to the Research and Knowledge Exchange Centre, which is dedicated to research, enterprise and consultancy. It provides excellent resources for postgraduate students, particularly research students as it is the centre of research administration and support services.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

In addition to the subject knowledge, Psychology with Criminology graduates also develop skills in communication; numeracy; analysis; teamwork; critical thinking; computing; independent learning; project management and many other skills, all of which are highly valued by employers.

Due to the wide range of skills and the rigour with which they are taught, training in psychology is widely accepted as providing an excellent preparation for many careers. These may include, but are not limited to, careers in the probation service, the courts, police service, prison service, security services/agencies, charities, health and social care, youth work or further education. Those wishing to follow a professional career in psychology - such as forensic, clinical, educational or occupational psychology - need to undertake further study and training to gain professional recognition as a Chartered Psychologist. 

The University of Winchester ranks in the top 10 in the UK for graduates in employment and/or further study (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023, HESA).

Accreditation
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS); those wishing to pursue professional careers in psychology - such as clinical, educational, or occupational psychology - need to undertake further study and training to gain professional recognition as a Chartered Psychologist. Graduates will be eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) status, which is an entry requirement for many accredited postgraduate training courses in psychology. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. 

Pre-approved for a Masters
On completion of your BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology degree with us, you will be pre-approved to start a Masters degree at Winchester. If you wish to pursue a career as a Forensic Psychologist, then you may want to explore our MSc in Forensic Psychology. To be eligible, you will need to apply by the end of March in the final year of your degree and meet the entry requirements of your chosen Masters degree.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Foundation

  • Students who have completed 12th grade with scores between 50% and 70% will be considered

Undergraduate

  • Successful completion of a suitable one year UK Foundation course (normally minimum 60%)
  • International Baccalaureate(minimum of 24 points)
  • Successful completion of year 10 Maths and English with a minimum of 75% plus completion of:
  • Indian School Certificate (Year-12)
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12 - See required scores below
  • Diploma (from a State Board of Technical Education)
  • Applicants who have completed the first year of an undergraduate degree at a recognised Indian university may be considered for direct entry to undergraduate programmes.

Year 12 (HSC) grade requirements:

  • The Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) 70% or above
  • Calcutta Board and Tamil Nadu 70% or above
  • West Bengal 60% or above
  • Maharashtra 75% or above

For undergraduate study (including courses with an integrated foundation year)

  • Standard IELTS with an overall score of 5.5 at a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
  • Non-standard (for example; Physiotherapy, Social Work, Journalism, Nursing) IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.
  • You can find the English Language Requirements on each course page.