BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology at Swansea University

This degree combines scientific training in the relationship between mind, brain and behaviour with criminological analysis of criminal behaviour and the social response to deviance and harm. The two disciplines are designed to reinforce and interrogate each other across the curriculum. It is taught in the School of Psychology.

Department: School of Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a Year Abroad  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

The psychology content covers the psychological and neuroscientific processes behind thinking, reasoning, memory and language, the effects of brain injury, and cognition, emotion, development, individual differences and social behaviour. The criminology content places these in legal, cultural, political and historical contexts, helping students understand offending, victimisation, deviance, justice and rehabilitation. Teaching includes lectures, personal tutorials and academic seminars.

Career pathways

Graduates have moved into health and social care, education, research, and public and civil services, and into management, human resources, marketing, user experience and data analysis. Some pursue further training in clinical, forensic, educational or sports psychology. The degree is British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited; with at least a 2:2, graduates are eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS and the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.

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