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BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology with Foundation

Arden University

Arden’s BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year is a joint award that looks at crime through a psychological lens — why people offend, how justice systems respond, and how media and digital culture shape public views of crime. You explore criminal justice institutions alongside offender motivation, and later modules examine themes such as crime, media and culture, including digital-era offences. The foundation year builds academic skills before the joint degree stages. Study is listed as full-time weekday delivery with a December 2026 intake currently shown. AF Education helps England-resident UK home students apply and check Student Finance England eligibility at no cost.

Key facts

Award / level
BA (Hons) (Bachelors)
Study mode
Full time
Schedule options
Weekday
Location
Upcoming intake
December 2026
Foundation year
Yes — included in this course title
Awarding university
Arden University
Partner pathway
ARDEN

Who this course is for

This joint degree suits mature learners who want both criminology and psychology rather than a single-subject award, especially if they are considering justice-support, youth work-adjacent or further postgraduate study routes. It is not a police training or counselling qualification on its own.

Entry routes for mature students

The foundation year is designed for applicants who need preparatory undergraduate study. AF Education will confirm Arden’s current evidence requirements for your background.

Funding with Student Finance England

AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.

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How often you study

Typical full-time study with these providers is usually 1 to 2 campus days a week, around 2 to 4 hours per day, so many students work alongside their course. Timetables vary by course and campus — always confirm your timetable before you enrol. Weekday full-time study is listed for this Arden title.

Career and progression

The joint lens is useful for roles that need insight into offending behaviour and justice processes, such as support work, community safety or further specialist study. Protected professional titles need separate training. AF Education does not guarantee jobs or salaries.

Course overview from Arden University

Explore criminological issues through a psychological lens with our BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year joint degree. The foundation year equips you with the academic skills and subject knowledge needed for success at the university level, ensuring you’re ready to tackle your degree with confidence.

Studying criminology and psychology offers a unique perspective on crime, allowing you to explore the psychological underpinnings of why people offend. This multidisciplinary approach provides fresh insights into the motivations and behaviours of offenders.

During the course, you'll explore the ins and outs of the criminal justice system and what motivated notorious serial killers like Ian Huntley and Peter Sutcliffe, taking an in-depth look at crime, punishment, and prevention.

Career focussed skills

  • Gain expertise in crime, state power, and criminal justice, alongside factors influencing behaviour, building your ability to provide interventions and support.
  • Gain insights into human behaviour through examination of personality, development, and social psychology theories, developing analytical skills.
  • Investigate causes and consequences of crime, and examine high-profile cases through a forensic psychologist's lens, refining your operational and strategic decision-making abilities.
  • Look at global criminal justice processes whilst exploring key theories and research that shape policy and practice, fostering critical evaluation skills.

Just some of the fascinating modules you’ll study on this course include:

Social Psychology

Explore how social elements shape personal choices and behaviours. Apply these insights to real-world scenarios, like understanding bystanders in crimes, the dynamics of joining extremist groups, and the role of attitudes and personality as prerequisites to criminal behaviour.

Crimes of the Powerful

Examine state-driven and state-corporate illegal activities, from police brutality to corporate corruption. Investigate hidden aspects of criminology through cases like genocide and white-collar crime, shedding light on the dynamics of power.

Forensic Psychology

Apply psychological theories to criminal investigations and understand the problems and processes related to criminal offending behaviours and rehabilitation. Analyse high-profile cases like Ted Bundy through the lens of a forensic psychologist, evaluating the factors that led to such crimes.

Crime, Media, and Culture​

Examine how contemporary media has influenced true crime, giving new levels of visibility to crime through ‘citizen journalism’ and ‘trial by media.’ Analyse the digital era’s impact on crime, covering online sex crimes, image-based sexual abuse, and internet activism.

How this course differs

This page is BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology with Foundation at Arden University: Bachelors, with a foundation year, Full Time (Weekday), at Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Stratford (London). Other versions with the same title are listed below so you can pick the right one.

CourseUniversityLevelFoundation yearModeCampus
BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology with Foundation this page Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors Yes Full Time · Weekday Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Stratford (London)
BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors No Full Time · Weekday Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London)
BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors No Full Time · Evening Holborn (London)
BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Level 5 No Full Time · Weekday Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London)
BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors No Part Time · Online Online
BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors Yes Full Time · Evening Holborn (London)

BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology with Foundation is available at Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham. Campus details and map links are below.

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Entry Requirements for Arden University (Foundation Year)

These entry requirements apply to Arden University courses with a Foundation Year. All applicants must provide supporting evidence to enrol. Standard entry A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 completed within…

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FAQs about this course

Is this the same as a BPS psychology degree?

No — this is a joint criminology and psychology award. If you need BPS accreditation specifically, compare Arden’s dedicated BSc Psychology with Foundation Year.

What topics are covered?

You study crime, punishment and prevention alongside psychological explanations of offending, and later themes such as crime, media and culture in the digital era.

Do I need A-levels?

Not necessarily — the foundation year supports applicants who need a preparatory stage. AF Education will check the evidence Arden requires for you.

Is Student Finance available?

AF Education helps England-resident UK home students (not international) with Student Finance England on eligible courses. Use our free eligibility checker.

Does this train me as a police officer?

No. It is an academic joint degree. Policing and other regulated roles have their own entry and training routes.

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