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Psychology with Criminology - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A BPS-accredited degree applying psychological science to human behaviour and criminal activity, with 80 credits of psychology and 40 credits of criminology in year one and use of the Hydra Simulation Suite.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd)  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one modules: Exploring Crime and Deviance, Inside the Criminal Justice System, Critical Perspectives in Psychology, and Investigating Methods and Evidence in Psychology.

Career pathways

Paths include forensic psychology, prison service, probation, victim support and intelligence gathering. Graduates with a 2:2 or higher receive the Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points or above. A level: CCC excluding General Studies. Welsh Baccalaureate: pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A level excluding General Studies. BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM. Access to HE: pass with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points. T Level: Pass (C and above). The University normally requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, with consideration given to individual circumstances. Contextual offers may be made based on background, school or college attended, and individual circumstances such as being a care leaver.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Per year Source

Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time; 4 years sandwich

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