Criminology and Psychology

This degree is jointly delivered by the department of law and criminology and the department of psychology. it is accredited by the british psychological society so that graduates have the opportunity to gain graduate and/or chartered membership of the society. studying criminology and psychology at royal holloway, university of london means that you will gain an understanding of crime, criminality, and the criminal justice system alongside the biological, social, clinical and cognitive factors that influence behaviour. you will learn from internationally renowned experts who will share their research and experience so that you gain current, relevant and transferable skills and knowledge which are highly sought after by employers.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

A criminology and psychology degree at royal holloway, university of london can lead into a variety of career paths. as well as careers directly linked to criminology and psychology, the transferable skills gained will form an excellent basis for potential careers in criminal justice agencies. as such, graduates have found employment with criminal justice agencies such as the crown prosecution service, the police, probation service, youth custody and the prison service. others have pursued careers in banking, publishing, media, management, youth work or other support work. for those interested in continuing onto postgraduate study, as this course is accredited by the british psychological society, graduates have the opportunity to gain graduate and/or chartered membership of the society, and eligibility to apply to our msc in forensic psychology.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Royal Holloway, University of London has partnerships with the following companies: