Arts & Humanities
BA (Hons) Commercial Music
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Are you fascinated by the workings of the human mind and the complexities of criminal behaviour in society? Are you curious about understanding what ‘makes a murderer’? Do you wish to develop the analytical expertise to go beyond the depictions of crime that are shown on contemporary streaming services such as Netflix? In addressing these issues, our interdisciplinary BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology course offers a unique blend of two closely related academic fields, providing you with the knowledge and…
Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Paisley: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom
The BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology is a full-time programme (with the option of part-time study). You will study the fundamentals and deeper insights of both disciplines – encompassing theory, concepts, applied to case studies, as well as organisations, policies and practices – involved in understanding and responding to offending behaviours and in supporting victims.
This programme will prepare you for employment across a range of agencies and organisations, including the police and prison services, security and intelligence agencies, criminal courts and third sector criminal justice services. Criminology and Psychology graduates may also find opportunities in restorative justice and mediation, community safety, and working with offenders, victims and witnesses.
Accelerated Entry; Direct entry into year 2 and 3 is possible for holders of suitable qualifications. Year 1 entry: Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BBCC (96 UCAS Tariff points); Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points); Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points) PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy; Foundation Apprenticeship; UWS Next Steps to University module; Top-Up; LEAPS; A Levels: CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points); T Level: Full T-Level with Grade P (A*-C) (96 Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 H3; International Baccalaureate: 24 points; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to Chemical & Biological Sciences; Access to Criminology & Social Sciences; Access to Education; Access to Law & Criminal Justice; Access to Life Science; Access to Humanities; Access to Humanities, Business & Law; Access to Medical Studies; Access to Medicine; Access to Primary Education; Access to Social Sciences; all with Grades BBB; SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Additional Support Needs; Applied Science; Childhood Practice; Counselling; Healthcare Practice; Legal Services; Police, Criminal Justice and Emergency Services; Police Studies; Police, Criminal Justice and Emergency Services; Social Care; Social Sciences; Social Services; Working with Communities; Year 2 entry: SQA Advanced Highers; BCC (128 UCAS Tariff points); A Levels: BBB (120 UCAS Tariff Points); T Level: Full T-Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points); SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Social Sciences; Legal Services; with Grade B in Graded Unit; if SQA NextGen HNC, then with Merit; SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Legal Services; Year 3 entry: SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Social Sciences; Learn a Language; Why not add language modules in BSL, French or Spanish to your studies which can count towards your degree or as extra modules? Go on! Broaden your horizons, extend your international perspective and enhance your CV. Study Modern Languages; UCAS code M212.
Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source
International applicants: GBP 16,275 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source
Intake: Paisley: September
Duration: 4 years full-time
Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/45f29e17-23b9-4f03-8f70-5a7e94e5c843
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
Arts & Humanities
University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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