British Psychological Society approves new degree programme
We are delighted that the British Psychological Society (BPS) has approved our new Criminology and Psychology BSc degree.
The BPS has accredited this programme against its rigorous requirements for the (GBC) of the Society. It is only with accredited programmes that students can pursue a career in psychology or in the wider psychological workforce after they graduate.
Dr Emily Setty, Programme Lead, says: 鈥淚 am thrilled that we have secured BPS-accreditation for our new Criminology and Psychology degree. Achieving BPS accreditation is a rigorous process and it means that prospective students can be sure our programme meets the highest standards and quality. The BPS accreditation is a hallmark of quality that both students and employers recognise and value. We tirelessly work to ensure our programmes optimise the careers opportunities available to our students.鈥
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BPS-accreditation is a high-quality benchmarking process that is defined and delivered in partnership with psychologists and other highly skilled and experienced psychological practitioners. Education providers work with BPS to ensure quality standards in education and training are met.
Our programmes in both criminology and psychology are incredibly popular and the University is pleased to offer a joint honours degree and looks forward to welcoming our first Criminology and Psychology BSc students in September 2025.
Our other programmes are:
Our BSc and MSc degrees in Psychology are also accredited by the BPS.
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