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Jointly delivered by one of the world’s leading centres for psychology and one of the best law schools in the world. Our new Psychology and Criminology BSc will blend the principles of psychology with the theories and practices of criminology.  

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Develop a strong understanding of theory and practice in core areas of psychology, while also learning to understand crime, criminal behaviour and the justice system. Students have access to world-class researchers and practitioners in the fields of psychology, law and criminology; as well as state of the art facilities and technologies, placement and study abroad options.

Why study Psychology & Criminology

  1. King's College London is the only London Russell Group University to offer this degree
  2. Choose to either do a placement year or study abroad
  3. Draws expertise from two world-leading faculties: The Dickson Poon School of Law and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience
  4. Access to world-class researchers and practitioners in the fields of psychology, law and criminology
  5. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
  6. Prepare for the world of work from the very start of your studies - employability skills are embedded throughout our course
2nd

in the world for Psychology & Psychiatry

US News, Best Global Universities 2024-25
Top 15

Global Law School

QS World Rankings for Law & Legal Studies 2024

This exciting and innovative new programme draws together the disciplines of psychology and criminology to critically examine their individual and collective contributions to our understanding of human behaviour, crime, and the workings of criminal justice systems and agencies.

Dr Nathan Hall, Criminologist and BSc Psychology & Criminology Programme Lead

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