About Criminology And Psychology BA (hons) & Foundation Year in Arden University
Taking a digital-first and practice-driven approach in line with the UK’s Ministry of Justice Digital Strategy (2025), the course will equip you with the modern tools needed to meet the current and future demands of the sector. You’ll gain real-world insight into criminal justice systems alongside the biological, social, and cognitive factors that influence behaviour at the individual and societal levels. You’ll also explore responses to crime, considering research and policy from various ideological perspectives such as social justice.
The course is led by academics and practitioners with strong industry links and first-hand experience in their respective fields. That means your learning will have a real-world basis that you can apply to a range of future career roles. You’ll also have the opportunity to get your work published and start building your professional profile.
To be eligible for our BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year, you should normally have:
- At least 3 x GCSEs or 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent. If your qualifications are older than 3 years, we will also ask to see a professional CV.
