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BSc (Hons) Psychology and Crime Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree Bachelor's degree at Huddersfield
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Crime Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree at Huddersfield leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree and has received Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
89%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
Gain a thorough grounding in both psychology and criminal psychology, which could be applied to a wide range of careers. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Crime Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Huddersfield, based in Queensgate Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Psychology graduates from this provider, 89% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 35% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £24,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Psychology, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.7
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent84
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent89
Limited evidence Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 89% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent89
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 89% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Foundation year 5 modules
- Preparing for Study - Foundations for Academic SuccessCore
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Develops academic skills required to progress in higher education including essay writing, referencing, numerical representations of data, library search facility use, source evaluation, and personal development planning (PDP).
- Preparing for Study - Research ProjectCore
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Applies skills required in higher education study including finding suitable sources, using library search facilities, presenting studies in academic format, planning and undertaking a project, and engaging with academic literature.
- Working with PeopleCore
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Explores effective communication in public services and differing individual preferences and needs of patients, clients, service-users and carers. Develops basic knowledge, understanding, values and skills to support communication and personalisation.
- The Context of Health and Social CareCore
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Explores contexts of health and social care services for physical and mental health, and wellbeing. Considers what shapes provision, impacts on variations in health and wellbeing outcomes, key issues including social and welfare policies, austerity, and social inequalities.
- Introduction to Studying People and SocietyCore
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Introduces key issues relating to the study of society, social structures and systems, and people as individuals. Explores psychology of human behaviour, social organisation, crime and criminal justice, social structures, inequalities and social difference.
Year 2 5 modules
- Introduction to Child Development and Professional DevelopmentCore
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Studies major perspectives and methodologies in child development with focus on applied settings such as education, mental health system, and criminal justice system. Helps transition to studying at degree level.
- Introduction to Cognitive and Biological PsychologyCore
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Introduces theoretical approaches and debates in cognitive and biological psychology with analytical research skills using quantitative methods. Carries out research in laboratories to identify and explain internal mental processes and biological factors.
- Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research MethodsCore
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Introduces research methods and data analysis in psychology with theoretical understanding and practical skills. Covers key research issues, methods and data analysis in both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
- Introduction to Social Psychology and PersonalityCore
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Studies personality and social psychology addressing how psychologists study personality, individual and group behaviours such as attitudes and language, and whether personality originates in constitutional or social factors.
- Psychology of Criminal BehaviourCore
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Provides introduction to psychological explanations of criminal behaviour and how different areas of psychology can be used to explain and predict criminal behaviour. Facilitates basic concepts of applying theoretical models to crimes and criminal activity.
Year 3 8 modules
- Cognition; Brain and BehaviourOptional
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Develops critical understanding of cognitive and biological explanations of human behaviour. Explores topics including psychopharmacology, behavioural genetics, memory and human perception.
- Developmental Psychology and Professional DevelopmentOptional
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Builds on knowledge of human development across the lifespan in various contexts. Learns different methodological approaches to studying human development. Includes reflection on personal and professional skills development and completion of work placement.
- Psychology of Crime PreventionOptional
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Explores how investigative and forensic psychology contributes to crime prevention. Considers how psychology can help prevent crime between individuals and between groups.
- Psychological Research and Data AnalysisOptional
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Develops knowledge of research design and analysis. Explores analysis of variance, multiple regression, factor analysis, discursive analyses, phenomenological analyses and ethics.
- Social Psychology and PersonalityOptional
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Builds on knowledge of social psychology and personality psychology through lectures and seminars. Considers key issues including crowds and social conflict, group processes and identity and close relationships.
- Contemporary Debates in Gender and SexualityOptional
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Explores areas of psychology relating to gender and sexuality through study of published literature and lectures based on topical areas of interest.
- Health PsychologyOptional
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Studies how behavioural, psychological and social processes influence physical health and illness. Introduces the discipline through lectures and directed study aligned with the scientist-practitioner model and evidence-based approaches.
- The Psychology of Judgement and Decision MakingOptional
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Explores and critically examines various theories of judgement and decision making with introduction to quantitative models. Critically evaluates notion of rationality and investigates ways judgements and decisions can be biased.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course provides a thorough grounding in both psychology and criminal psychology, equipping you to apply these areas across a range of careers. You'll usually begin with foundational modules in core psychology, introduction to the discipline, research methods and statistics, and biological psychology, alongside the criminal and forensic dimensions that distinguish this pathway. In your second year, you'll typically progress to cognitive psychology, social and developmental psychology, and advanced research methods. By your final year, you'll have the chance to specialise in areas such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, neuroscience, child development, and health psychology, alongside studying individual differences and psychopathology. You'll conclude with an empirical dissertation, your own supervised research project from design through analysis and write-up.
Who it's for
This course suits students interested in understanding human behaviour, crime and psychology. Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; recent accepted students typically had a UCAS tariff of 112–127 points. You'll need to be fluent in English, as the course is taught in English. The Foundation Pathway is designed for those who want structured support as they transition into university-level study.
Careers & job market
Across Psychology courses nationally, 85% of graduates were in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 45% were in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National Graduate Outcomes data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically ranged from £22,250 to £28,000. After five years, graduates earned between £22,950 and £32,400. These figures reflect the broader graduate population and vary by individual career path.
University & format
This is a 3-year full-time BSc (Hons) degree awarded by the University of Huddersfield, a public university located at Queensgate Campus. Teaching is delivered in English. The university is a nationally recognised degree-awarding body and holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. The course includes BPS accreditation in psychology. Check the university's funding pages for bursaries and scholarships.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Published entryDDE at A Level, 64 UCAS tariff points typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
AccreditationBPS
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Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of DDE at A Level, 64 UCAS tariff points. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent88% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 112 - 127 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Huddersfield's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 88% |
| an Access course | 9% |
| another higher-education qualification | 3% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBBBA-level equivalent admitted students held
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Huddersfield whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Huddersfield →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Funding matched to this course
All Huddersfield funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
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Careers & earnings
What Psychology graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £24,000 | £19,000 – £25,000 | 15 |
| 3 years after | £20,500 | £16,000 – £24,500 | 260 |
| 5 years after | £24,500 | £20,000 – £29,500 | 260 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
89%
in work or further study 15 months on
35%
in highly skilled work or study
89%
continue past their first year
60%
find their work meaningful
40%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Assistant / Graduate roleAssistant psychologist or research · 0–2 yrs
- 2Trainee / PractitionerDoctoral training or applied role · 2–6 yrs
- 3Qualified PsychologistChartered / HCPC-registered · 6–10 yrs
- 4Senior / ConsultantLeading services or research · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Psychology nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£24,000
£22,250 – £28,000After 3 years LEO
£20,500
£19,125 – £27,000After 5 years LEO
£24,500
£22,950 – £32,400national rangethis course’s medianaxis £18,000 – £33,500
National figures for Psychology graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
89 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
70% working12% working and studying2% in further study35% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Psychology courses at the same study level.
This course £24,500Peer median £26,500Middle 50% £25,000–£30,500
22nd percentile
Compared with 758 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
- Teaching and Childcare Support OccupationDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
- Protective service occupationsDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
- Secretarial and related occupationsDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 95; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Psychology graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Psychology courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes45%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Survey scoring and data cleaning
- Literature-search summaries
- Routine report scaffolding
- Standard statistical runs
More human than ever
- Clinical judgement and formulation
- Empathy and the therapeutic relationship
- Designing and interpreting studies
- Ethics with vulnerable people
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Psychology graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The NHS
- Schools
- Research & consultancies
- Charities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Psychology graduates.
Psychology GraduateAcademicsPsychology Graduate: ABA Support for AutismAxcis Education RecruitmentPsychology Graduate for SEND school LincolnAspire PeoplePsychology GraduateTradewind RecruitmentPsychology Graduate TA – Special Needs School ExperienceStepintoteachingPsychology Expert Witness Lead: QA & TrainingSomek & AssociatesLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
89% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £24,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.7 out of 10: NSS 84.1% · in work or study 89% · continued 89%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Huddersfield
All students16,360
International18.2%
Aged 25+28.6%
Psychology across the UK
Students138,290
Aged 25+37.3%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Queensgate Campus
1,678 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 623Public Order 181Shoplifting 170Anti Social Behaviour 158Other Theft 105
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Psychology right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Huddersfield from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Huddersfield; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Huddersfield’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Huddersfield and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is offer-based and set by the university. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 112 - 127 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Huddersfield. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Psychology graduates from this provider, 89% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 35% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £24,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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