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Psychology and Criminology with Professional Year Placement
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time with year in industry
- 29/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- King’s College London
Course summary
Psychology and Criminology BSc at King’s will equip you with a strong understanding of theory, research, and practice in core areas of psychology and criminology. You’ll learn how the disciplines interrelate and how they are applied in real-world contexts to challenge issues like crime prevention, mental health and its impact on the criminal justice system. You’ll benefit from the expertise of the world-leading Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), ranked 2nd in the world for psychology and psychiatry (US News Best Global Universities) and the Dickson Poon School of Law (DPSoL), which is one of the oldest law schools in England and recognised as one of the best law schools in the world.
Key Benefits
• Accredited by the British Psychological Society
• Outstanding placement opportunities with partners such as the South London & Maudsley Hospital Foundation Trust
• Qualify for BPS membership when you graduate and become eligible to train as a clinical psychologist
• Prepare for the world of work from the very start of your studies, with a focus on employability and transferable skills embedded throughout your learning.
• Option to spend a year in a professional placement or studying abroad
• Ideal training for a wide range of exciting careers spanning psychology and mental health; criminal justice; crime prevention; offender management; Civil Service and more
Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time with year in industry • 4 Years
Start dates
- 29/09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C821
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C821
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A*AA
Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.
Notes:
If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.
We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).
Access to HE Diploma - D: 39 credits M: 6 credits P: 0 credits
Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits: 39 must be from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit.
Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).
Scottish Higher - AAB
Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).
GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via a minimum Standard Credit Grade/Intermediate 2/National 5 Mathematics if not taken at Higher.
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).
GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via a minimum Standard Credit Grade/Intermediate 2/National 5 Mathematics if not taken at Higher.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 38 points
38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels.
Notes:
The total point score of 38 includes TOK/EE.
For applicants studying the new IB curriculum, we can accept either Mathematics – Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics – Applications and Interpretation.
Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).
GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via IB Standard Level/Middle Years grade 5, if not studied/studying at Higher Level.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H1, H2, H2, H2
Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D2, D3, D3
Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered.
Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All applicants must obtain or have obtained grade 6 or B in GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent).
T Level - Not accepted
Required subjects: None
Preferred subjects: None
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill | |
| PTE Academic | 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
| Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill | |
| Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7 |
We also accept a number of English language tests taken as part of school-level qualifications. For more details, please see our website. Please note that the course requirements are under Band B.
Band B https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
At King’s we don’t just use your grades to assess your application. We recognise that not everyone has the same educational journey and that some students have had to overcome challenges to achieve their grades.
Contextual offers are made to applicants who may have experienced barriers that have impeded their academic progress. Contextual offers may be up to two A-Level grades (or equivalent) lower than the advertised entry requirements found on the course pages.
Learn more on the King's College London, University of London website
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For International fees and information, please see the course details on our online prospectus: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate
The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change.
All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.
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