This Foundation Degree combines criminology, criminal justice and psychology to help you understand why crime happens, how the justice system responds, and how psychological factors influence behaviour. You'll explore criminal behaviour alongside the structures, policies and practices that shape the criminal justice system, developing a strong foundation for careers across justice, social care, mental health and related sectors.
Learn from experts with real-world experience
You'll be taught by experienced lecturers and industry practitioners who bring theory to life through real-world insight. The course is designed to be challenging, engaging and relevant to today's criminal justice landscape.
Learning goes beyond the classroom and may include:
This hands-on approach gives you first-hand exposure to the realities of the justice and penal system and the psychological services that support it.
Prepare for your next step
The Criminology and Criminal Justice (Psychology) Foundation Degree is designed to support a range of future pathways.
Depending on your career goals, it can help prepare you for:
You'll graduate with a strong academic grounding, practical insight and transferable skills valued across the criminal justice and social care sectors.
A minimum of 80 UCAS points (excluding Functional Skills) in an appropriate discipline:
