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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Undergraduate BA (Hons)
Criminology with Psychology
Uncover the psychology behind crime. Explore the forces shaping human behaviour and gain the skills and confidence to make a difference in justice and beyond.
Course overview
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L3C8 -
L27 -
City Campus -
Full-Time -
3 Years -
21 Sep 2026
Why do people commit crime? Is it personality, trauma, opportunity, inequality, or a complex combination? On this dynamic degree, you’ll go beyond the headlines and stereotypes to explore crime through a powerful psychological lens. By combining criminological theory with the science of human behaviour, you’ll develop an evidence-based understanding of why offending happens, and how it can be prevented.
This isn’t just a degree about crime. It’s about people, their choices, their circumstances, and the systems that respond to them. You’ll examine everything from minor offences to serious and complex offences, exploring how power, identity, social context, mental health, and trauma shape behaviour. Along the way, you’ll ask challenging questions about justice, responsibility, rehabilitation, and reform.
As part of this criminology with psychology course, you'll:
- Examine psychological processes associated with crime, including violent, sexual, and predatory offending
- Explore key psychological theories and perspectives, and analyse their role in policing, courts, and forensic investigation
- Study investigative, forensic, and clinical psychology, mental health, trauma, and pathways into and out of offending
- Design and conduct your own criminological research, building strong analytical and methodological skills
- Develop professional skills for a career in criminal justice, social services, psychology, and policy through volunteering, placements, and practitioner-focused modules
- Learn how to question assumptions, interpret evidence, think ethically, and apply psychological insight to real-world challenges.
Learn from experts
Your learning is shaped by active research and expertise. Our lecturers specialise in areas including forensic and criminal psychology, offender profiling, prisons, desistence, and sexual offending.
As members of our Centre for Psychological Research and Centre for Applied Social Research, your teaching team are actively engaged in research that informs policy and practice. You’ll explore current debates, emerging evidence, and pressing issues in contemporary criminal justice.
Industry insights
Guest practitioners bring professional perspectives directly into your classroom. Previous speakers have included police officers, magistrates, psychologists, drug and alcohol practitioners, and social workers, helping you connect theory to practice.
Building your future potential
As a School of Humanities & Social Sciences student, you’ll be encouraged to think about your future from the start of your learning journey. Career development is embedded throughout your studies. In your first year, you’ll explore professional pathways linked to criminology and psychology. In your second and third years, you can choose option modules featuring live briefs – real life challenges set by employers – alongside work placement opportunities.
Volunteering enables you to gain valuable professional experience while making a meaningful impact. Previous students have supported organisations such as the Leeds Youth Justice Service, developing practical skills and strengthening their CVs. You’ll graduate with the knowledge, experience, confidence, and a clear sense of direction to establish your career.
Why study the BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology course at Leeds Beckett University?
- Inspired teaching - 99% of students were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
- Tailored learning - choose from a wide range of optional modules to shape your degree around your interests
- Practical experience - gain hands-on experience through placements and volunteering embedded within employability-focused modules
- Innovative assessments - showcase your knowledge through diverse, creative coursework rather than just traditional exam
- Global perspective - enhance your studies with international opportunities, including studying abroad in the United States
*National Student Survey 2025
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Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
104-112
points required
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We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
Entry requirements
104-112
points required
UCAS Tariff Points: 104-112 points required.
(Minimum 64-72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies).
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
GCSEs
GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.Access to HE Diploma
Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points.T Levels
Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.Scottish Awards
104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.Irish Leaving Certificate
104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or aboveInternational baccalaureate
104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
How we assess your application
At Leeds Beckett we look for students who demonstrate a good knowledge, curiosity and passion for your chosen course and would benefit from the University’s learning environment.We aim to give every student a fair chance to progress and succeed on their chosen course and we recognise that your grades may not always reflect your true potential. Therefore, when assessing your application, we will consider the following:
- Your completed qualifications (such as GCSEs, A Levels, and their equivalents).
- Your predicted grades in future examinations.
- Your personal statement.
Our offers
All our offers are made by trained professionals who are committed to making offers that are appropriate to each applicant, regardless of their background.* They have the discretion to vary the level of offer to ensure every student with the potential to succeed at Leeds Beckett receives an offer that is achievable for them. This could mean that you may receive an offer to study on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.  Your offer will be based on our belief that you are capable of benefiting from, and successfully completing, your course. We believe that it is people who think differently, independently, people with ‘unlike-minds' that make big things happen.*We operate a contextual admissions policy, which means we consider a range of additional factors when we assess a student’s application. Applicants who meet at least one of our contextual admissions criteria may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.
Our contextual admissions criteria are:
- Home postcode is in an area where few people go to University (POLAR4 quintile 1 or 2 area. This can be checked on the Office for Students website).
- Declared disability on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).
- Over the age of 21 on the 1st of September before the course starts.
- Declared as a care experienced on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).
Our place as an Anchor Institution
To further strengthen our position as a key provider of education and training for West Yorkshire we apply an Anchor Institution Policy in our admissions process. Students who apply to us from any of the five Local Authority areas in West Yorkshire (BD, HD, HX, LS, WF) may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points.Mature Applicants
Our university welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our 'Recognition of Prior Learning' policy. Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable. All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade 4 in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
International baccalaureate
104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
Additional entry requirements:
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses.More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Modules, teaching and learning
Combine the study of contemporary psychology and criminological theories and research, as you develop a critical appreciation of these two interlinked fields. You will hone your research methodology and understand how psychology and criminology inform debates over a multitude of social issues. The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload will be informed by your core modules and the option modules you choose to study; the information provided is an indication of what you can expect and may be subject to change. The option modules listed are also an indication of what will be available to you. Their availability is subject to demand and you will be advised which option modules you can choose at the beginning of each year of study.
What you'll learn
Develop your study and employability skills through a range of activities and tasks throughout the academic year, such as lectures, group tutorials, and individual tutorials. You'll be introduced to academic skills, including referencing, essay writing, and using sources. This module will also explore key transferable skills such as workload management and developing independent learning skills.
Discover the role of the individual psychology in modern offending and victimhood. Consider how psychology has been applied to offender rehabilitation and crime reduction.
Learn about the criminal justice process within England and Wales. You'll study the actors and institutions that make up this system, along with some underlying social theories.
Explore the practical application of criminology in real-world contexts. In this module, you'll work on live project briefs, applying research methods, theoretical frameworks, and knowledge of criminal justice organisations to contemporary challenges. Through collaborative group work, workshops, and professional feedback, you'll also develop practical skills and reflect on your personal and career development.
What you'll learn
Develop an integrated and multifaceted understanding of psychological approaches to studying more complex behaviours. You'll explore a range of extreme behaviours and crime types, ranging from predatory crime, sexually motivated crime, and violent crime types to nuanced behavioural manifestations. You'll explore how complex behaviours are dealt with within aspects of the criminal justice system.
Understand how psychological knowledge and methods can be applied in the process of law. This module will explore the contributions psychology can make to advancing our understanding of diverse practices and processes within the criminal justice system and forensic realm.
Prepare for independent research by deepening your knowledge and understanding of a range of research methods. This module also develops key transferable skills essential for your future employment. By the end, you'll be able to identify and evaluate a variety of research methods within criminological contexts. You'll also have the skills to design a research proposal for your own independent project.
Option modules may include
Study the idea of intersectionality within criminology and criminal justice. You'll develop a critical understanding of the relationship of aspects of diversity, such as social class, gender, and ethnicity in relation to crime and victimisation. This module will also explore responses to these phenomena.
Gain theoretical and practical understanding of the nature of gender, crime, and criminal justice in both domestic and international contexts.
Explore the crimes that have shaped the 20th and 21st centuries, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
Explore how organisations outside of the criminal justice system are used to influence the behaviour of (generally) poorer populations through a combination of sanctions and/or support mechanisms. Political discourse and more localised policy and practice can place blame on poorer populations for the hardships they experience. Organisations such as local authorities, social services, housing providers, immigration services, education providers, and more are used to influence, prevent, and punish behaviours that could otherwise fall under the jurisdiction of the criminal justice system. This module will provide a critical lens to influencing and responding to behaviour of certain populations through multiple agencies. You'll consider how theories of inequality and disadvantage may call into question the fairness and ethicality of these practices.
This module provides a critical introduction to the concept of punishment, exploring how it’s administered within the contemporary Criminal Justice System of England and Wales. You'll examine key theories and justifications for punishment, alongside its practical application and the lived experiences of those affected. Through critical analysis, you'll assess the impact of different forms of punishment on individuals and wider social groups. By the end of the module, you'll have developed your own informed perspective on penological theories and rehabilitation, demonstrating a deep understanding of the role of punishment in society.
This module provides an in-depth exploration of criminalistics and the application of scientific principles within the criminal justice system. You'll examine the role of forensic science in legal contexts and explore the diverse practices used in the analysis of physical evidence. By the end of the module, you'll be able to demonstrate factual and comprehensive knowledge of key forensic techniques, principles, and professional standards.
Engage with the practice of criminology in a real world context through a period of work-based learning. You'll gain practical experience of a professional work area related to your course.
Enlighten and expand your criminological knowledge by learning how the artificial distinction between crimes depending on the status of the criminal has been deliberately constructed through the historical development of law and its application by the state institutions. You'll understand the debate about the constitution and definition of what is crime, the socio-legal status of crimes and harms, legal, regulatory and enforcement bias, and questions of power in crime.
Study the recent history of youth justice. You'll gain an understanding of the historical developments and origins of youth justice policy and practice, from within the UK and from an international perspective.
Through the analysis of issues and theories relating to social and environmental harms and crimes, this module provides a comprehensive introduction to green criminology. Drawing on global case studies, you'll examine topics such as environmental destruction, resource depletion, zemiology and social harms, agnotology, crimes of the powerful, climate change, pollution, waste, environment ethics, and animal harm and abuse. Subsequently, you'll explore key responses to these harms and crimes, including environmental crime prevention strategies, the shallow and deep ecology movements, the Gaia hypothesis, and developments in environmental forensic science.
Engage with the development of criminal justice policies at a national and global level, drawing on sociological, social policy, and socio-legal perspectives. You'll investigate the complex inter-relationships between theory, policy, and practice in the field of criminal justice. You'll also be encouraged to evaluate different sources of knowledge about crime and criminal justice, and focus on the role of academic research in shaping and evaluating criminal justice policies.
What you'll learn
Undertake a research project in psychology, and further enhance and showcase the skills you've developed through your study of research methods. This module has a strong emphasis on self-management and provides the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in project management, problem-solving, and independent thought.
Option modules may include
Gain an overview of abnormal and clinical psychology, and the complicated links between mental disorders, personality disorders, and crime.
Explore the complexities of the sex industry and related criminological issues and policy. This considers both the motivations of those who purchase sexual services and the diverse reasons why individuals are involved in the provision of sexual services. You'll identify the cultural factors affecting this global industry and the nature and extent of crime and victimisation in indoor and outdoor sex work. This module also addresses theoretical understandings of sex work/prostitution, their influences, and how they impact on the way the industry is controlled. This will include law and policy in Britain and internationally. Ultimately, you'll understand how these policies impact sex workers and communities.
Conduct a critical, sociological exploration of the prison - more specifically, the experience of imprisonment. You'll deal with concepts such as time and liminality, renegotiations of identity and masculinities, coping, and negotiations of gender to unpack the implications of being in the prison environment on individual prisoners.
This module examines the relationship between sport, crime, and social justice. It explores how behaviours and decisions within the world of sport can sometimes contradict wider social norms or legal standards. You'll investigate the politicisation of sports, considering how it can act as both a tool for social mobility and a site of inequality. The module also explores how race, gender, and class shape sporting experiences – both for participants and spectators.
Explore key concepts, topics, and debates in the study of resistance to state harms across the domains of rights, welfare, and criminal justice. Drawing on contributions from scholars and activists at the forefront of campaigning, you'll examine resistance movements in areas such as welfare reform, policing, gender-based violence, social housing, prison expansion, and asylum and refugee support. By the end of the module, you'll have developed a critical understanding of activism and resistance, along with a set of transferable skills relevant to careers in the third sector. These could include roles in charities, campaigning organisations, research bodies, and welfare services.
By encouraging you to reflect on learning acquired through work placements, this module aims to promote self-awareness of your 'career story'. You'll look at how you evaluate your current skills, explore future possibilities in your career development and navigate pathways through those chosen possibilities. In short, this module enables you to become a 'cartographer' of your own future. You'll embark on at least 80 hours of work placements, supported by reflective exercises. Build expertise and confidence through a range of assessments designed by your course team and our employer partners.
Study the historical and socially constructed nature of freedom, crime, and criminality within the law. You'll look at examples of social movements that illuminate how the law itself is a field of contestation, including piracy, file sharing, and poll tax rebellion.
Look into competing explanations for acts of violent and sexual offending in both domestic and institutional settings, touching on gender, ethnicity, and age issues.
The United States of America is a "Prison Nation" (Richie, 2012): a country marked by punitive and discriminatory justice systems that incarcerate more people than anywhere else in the world. In this module, you'll trace the origins of the mass incarceration we see today as well as the movements and ideologies that have resisted it. From the early penal colonies to the contemporary abolition movement, you'll examine the systems of power and oppression that have shaped and upheld the criminal legal system. The module then considers key policies and practices that have emerged as a result of these systems and movements.
Understand how psychological principles are applied to the investigation of criminal behaviour, the detection of crime and offenders, and people's responses to legal processes.
Explore the key elements of crime narratives as you develop advanced analytical skills and a deep understanding of what drives our cultural fascination with crime. You'll investigate how both true and fictional crime stories reflect and shape societal attitudes towards race, gender, and sexuality. The module addresses key topics of interest to fourth-wave feminism, including #MeToo, rape culture, toxic masculinity, and LGBTQ+ and transgender issues. To conclude your studies, you'll enhance your confidence and communication skills by presenting your work to audiences, including fellow students.
Gain a critical understanding of the lived experiences of individuals who are seeking support to stop offending and recover from substance abuse. You'll explore the connections between theory, policy, and practice in order to support desistance and recovery, reduce reoffending, and improve resettlement.
In this module, you'll explore different explanations for gendered violence, with a particular focus on domestic violence. You'll consider how factors like gender, age, ethnicity, and sexuality shape both people's experiences of violence and the ways it is addressed. Key themes include physical, psychological, and sexual violence; the role of the police and criminal justice system; and domestic homicide. You'll also look at so-called 'honour'-based violence, perpetrator programmes, and how different services work together through multi-agency responses to prevent and respond to abuse.
Look at the cultural and social relationship between tattoos and crime, including the symbolism of tattooing and criminal identity.
Examine various aspects associated with sexual offending and sex offenders as you engage with key academic literature and policy documents. This module will introduce you to current sexual offences legislation in England and Wales. You'll review and reflect on the representations of sexual offending and sex offenders across a variety of media formats. You'll also assess responses to the 'sex offender problem'. Additionally, the module will critique the supervision and management efforts implemented specifically for sex offenders in England and Wales, as well as in other jurisdictions.
In this module, you'll explore the relationship between housing and crime, taking a deep dive into how the individual home can become a site of victimisation and harm. You'll critically examine how housing – or the lack of – can expose individuals, organisations, and larger state actors. Using a critical, intersectional lens, you'll investigate topics such as social housing, homelessness, domestic abuse, housing disasters, and other contemporary issues within the fields of housing and criminology.
Critically examine terrorism, policing, and security from an interdisciplinary perspective. You'll analyse how terrorism, policing, and security have emerged as political and law enforcement priorities and analyse the impact this has had in the respective areas of human rights, civil liberties, and the criminalisation of particular groups in society. You'll be equipped with the ability to think independently and critically about terrorism, policing, and security while at the same time challenging orthodox understandings of the subject matter.
This module offers criminological and criminal psychological insights into violent offences that are unique, grotesque, and shocking in nature. You'll delve into these crimes from multiple perspectives, exploring psychosocial and criminological explanations that seek to uncover their disturbing root causes. Finally, you'll critically evaluate domestic and international criminal justice responses to these extraordinary crimes, scrutinising preventive policies, investigative techniques, sentencing, and rehabilitation strategies.
Fees and funding
£9,790
UK
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
£16,840
International 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Fees and funding
£9,790
For students entering in 2026
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Optional Costs
- Educational visit costs will vary and will be dependent on details and location. Costs you'll need to pay could include travel, accommodation and subsistence.
- Work experience, placements, study related to live brief projects and/or any additional course experiences may involve travel. You'll need to pay for any additional travel or dual accommodation costs. You'll also be encouraged to make use of contacts in Leeds or your hometown to minimise these costs.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
£16,840
For students entering in 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Optional Costs
- Educational visit costs will vary and will be dependent on details and location. Costs you'll need to pay could include travel, accommodation and subsistence.
- Work experience, placements, study related to live brief projects and/or any additional course experiences may involve travel. You'll need to pay for any additional travel or dual accommodation costs. You'll also be encouraged to make use of contacts in Leeds or your hometown to minimise these costs.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Scholarships and bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that an education at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us for undergraduate study, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship or bursary to help with the cost of university. To find out if you are be eligible visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
We also offer a range of non-repayable scholarships for international students. To find out if you may be eligible visit our scholarships for international students page and select your home country from the drop-down list.
99%
of students on BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology were positive about the way teaching staff explain things
Career prospects
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.
Career Prospects
This degree opens doors to a wide range of impactful and rewarding careers. Throughout your studies, you’ll develop transferable skills in critical thinking, research, communication, ethical decision-making, and professional practice. You’ll also reflect on your strengths and career ambitions, preparing you for life after graduation.
You could pursue fast-track training schemes in criminal justice, a postgraduate psychology conversion award, or further qualifications in areas such as social work or counselling. You might work in crime prevention, rehabilitation, victim support, youth justice, policing, community development, or public policy, as a:
- Victim advocate
- Police officer
- Prison officer
- Probation officer
- Social worker
- Youth worker
- Criminal psychologist
- Policy officer
- Community development worker
- Forensic psychologist
- Rehabilitation specialist
- Counsellor
Whether you want to support victims, work directly with offenders, shape public policy, or continue into advanced psychological training, this degree provides the foundation to make a meaningful difference.
I started BA Criminology with Psychology in 2016. I can honestly say that the course team at Leeds Beckett are some of the most committed and passionate people I've ever met. They truly care about their students and the work they do. While I have my own reasons for choosing my career, my tutors inspired me to follow a path into the Probation Service, advocating for rehabilitation and supporting people who've lost their way. They helped me find the drive and confidence to pursue working as a probation officer."
Rachel Greene
Alumni, working as a Probation Officer
Dr Jackie De Wet
Course Director / School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr Jackie de Wet is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Psychology. He joined Leeds Beckett from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. His teaching and research interest are centralised around Forensic Criminology and Criminal and Forensic psychology.
Our Graduate Promise
We have a dedicated team of people who will support you with all aspects of your career planning, from day one until 18 months after you graduate.
Getting you career ready is an integral part of your university life and this is embedded throughout your lectures and seminars. Outside of your course there is a wide range of support available to help you achieve your career goals, including:
- Getting ready to apply for jobs
- Working on your CV
- Interview skills and assessment centres
- Connecting with employers and organisations
We’re ranked in the Top 10 universities in the UK for job prospects
(Student Crowd, 2025 - the only awards based entirely on student reviews).
Find out why...
Student life
At Leeds Beckett your experience is important to us, find out more about what to expect from your time on this course and life at uni.
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