Overview

Psychology & Crime Foundation Degree (FdA)

This foundation degree provides vocational and practical perspectives on the application of both general and criminal psychology to the understanding of human behaviour, offending and society’s response to offenders. Its overall aim is to help you develop a knowledge base and a range of specialist and transferable skills to enhance your future career aspirations and opportunities.

You will be provided with a critical overview of the well-established and emerging theories, concepts, debates, empirical methods and findings in psychology as well as opportunities to apply those to real-world contexts that relate to the areas in which you have experience of working, or wish to work in the future.

Whilst studying on this course, you will enhance your knowledge, develop strong academic and research skills and prepare to work in professional settings.

Please note – course dates/ day(s) to be confirmed.

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Important information

Contact hours:

9 hours per week.

Expected self-study

You will be expected to study in your own time – hours to be confirmed by your tutor.

Regulatory body

University of Bedfordshire.

Partner University

University of Bedfordshire.

Course information

  • 32-48 UCAS Points from a Level 3 course (e.g. A-Level, Level 3 Diploma, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or equivalent)
  • English GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above OR Level 2 equivalent
  • Maths GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above OR Level 2 equivalent is desirable
  • Successful interview

This course is delivered in-person at the Bedford College site and involves both scheduled teaching and guided and independent study. You will attend the college one day a week (9:00-18:00) and devote time engaging in wider reading, guided and independent learning as well as research. You will be assessed through a range of methods and receive regular verbal and written feedback on your progress and the quality of your work.

As part of the course, you will be required to complete a placement of 100 hours a year in a course-relevant setting.

The course is enhanced with relevant trips, guest lectures and visits, and you will be strongly encouraged to participate in events and activities designed to enrich your learning experience and prepare you for the next steps in your educational and/or professional journey.

Modules

  • Study Skills and Social Research
  • Work-Based Learning
  • Foundations in Psychology
  • Comparative Youth Justice
  • Professional Development and Research
  • Crime and Social Control
  • Social and Lifespan Development

Coursework, essays, reports, proposals, projects, presentations, exams.

Foundation Degree of Arts in Psychology and Crime.

BA (top-up) in Psychology and Criminal Behaviour.

While most recommended readings are available through the Bedford College’s and the University of Bedfordshire’s libraries, some students opt to purchase their own copies of the textbooks. The course does not require any specialist equipment or uniforms although small contributions towards trips and events may be needed.

UCAS Code:

Student Loans Company code:

903924

Access to University students at Bedford College
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Available Courses
Bedford College
Starts: 15/09/2026
Type: HE
Length: 2 years
Day(s):
Time(s): 9:00am - 6:00pm
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Fees: ÂŁ6,356.00 Fee notes: The fee indicated is for each year of the course.

Funding Information

You could be eligible to take out a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees.

Click on the link below to find out more about the financial support available for our Higher Education courses.

Financial Support for Higher Education

If you decide to pay for your course yourself, we also offer an affordable Direct Debit instalments option to help spread the cost of tuition fees (terms apply).

Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.

Financial Support

For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.