Psychology and Criminology with Foundation (Honours)

Overview

We make the most of our long-established links with key partners in the criminal justice and forensic psychology areas to enhance your student experience. This includes links with a number of local Magistrates' Courts, the Central Criminal Court, Broadmoor Hospital, victim support at the Old Bailey, HMP Whitemoor, Feltham YOI, and the Metropolitan Police, all of which offer opportunities for educational visits and/or work placements.

We make full use of our central London location, with learning taking place both inside and outside the classroom and including visits to a theatre and a museum, field walks and opportunities for work-based learning. Psychology and Criminology with Foundation (Honours) programme is offered at the University of Westminster .

Career path

Graduates from these popular and critical disciplines are highly employable, and you'll be well equipped for a range of careers in psychology, criminal justice and policing, as well as related areas such as teaching or health and social care.

Specific career choices may include policing and crime analysis, prison services, the National Probation Service, the Home Office, Court Service, the NHS, victim support, and forensic or clinical psychology. 

Accreditation

This is a unique degree covering both British Psychological Society accreditation (pending) and QAA standards for Criminology.