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Psychology and Criminology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology and Criminology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Explore criminal behaviour, psychology, and justice systems through themes from brain processes and personality to policing, punishment, and social inequality, with placement opportunities and strong graduate career prospects.
Understand the psychology behind human behaviour and the complex social drivers of crime on Aston University’s Psychology and Criminology BSc. This dynamic, career-focused degree equips you with scientific insight, analytical skills, and real-world perspective needed to explore why crime happens and how society can respond effectively. By combining co...
Explore criminal behaviour, psychology, and justice systems through themes from brain processes and personality to policing, punishment, and social inequality, with placement opportunities and strong graduate career prospects.
Understand the psychology behind human behaviour and the complex social drivers of crime on Aston University’s Psychology and Criminology BSc. This dynamic, career-focused degree equips you with scientific insight, analytical skills, and real-world perspective needed to explore why crime happens and how society can respond effectively. By combining core psychological science with contemporary criminological theory and practice, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact across criminal justice, mental health, social policy, and community support sectors.
Explore the science of the human mind and behaviour alongside the social drivers of crime. This interdisciplinary degree combines core psychological theory with contemporary criminological perspectives, enabling you to understand why people think, behave, and offend, and how society responds.
You will investigate and analyse why people behave the way they do, and how our views are shaped by societal structures, culture, and our collective experiences. In addition, you will have the opportunity to research why these societal structures exist in the first place; giving you a rounded view of human behaviour and the impact we have on each other as fellow citizens.
### Year 1
In your first year of the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology programme, you will establish a strong foundation in the key principles and concepts that underpin both psychology and criminology. This year is designed to introduce you to fundamental knowledge and skills essential for your academic journey and future career.
### Year 2
You will build on the core grounding you gained in your first year and be introduced to exciting new subject areas such as Applied Psychology and Professional Skills and Theories of Crime. You will also choose from a range of optional modules
### Placement year
This is your opportunity to gain valuable career-boosting experience by setting your studies in the real-world context of a working environment alongside professionals
### Final year
During your final year, you have the opportunity to specialise in the areas of criminology of particular interest and relevance to your career. You will also complete core psychology modules, deepening your understanding of developmental and social psychology, while undertaking a research project in an area of psychology with support from our expert psychology staff.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-14
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B60-H25
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
B,B,B
B,C,C
BBB in any three A Levels. BBC in any three A levels plus grade B in either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). BCC in any three A Levels. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready. RESITS: We welcome applications from students who have retaken exams to improve their grades. Only the highest grades achieved will be considered and resit applications are treated the same as all others. PREDICTIONS AND ACHIEVED GRADES: At Aston University, we are committed to an inclusive admissions process, ensuring every applicant has the best possible opportunity. While our listed grades are the official entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are estimates. We typically offer candidates predicted to achieve CCC or higher, provided they meet the subject-specific requirements. This approach gives applicants the opportunity to improve upon their predicted grades. However, the offer made will contain the listed grade requirements. We also consider applications from students who have already achieved at least CCC in their A Levels. These applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, considering the strength of the application, a strong academic reference and any explanations for gaps in academic history.
T Level
We accept grade Distinction in any of the below subjects: • Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction • Digital Production, Design and Development • Education and Childcare • Building Services Engineering for Construction • Onsite Construction • Digital Business Services • Digital Support Services • Health • Healthcare Science • Science
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 15.0, offer-merit: 30.0, offer-pass: 0.0
Successful completion of the QAA-recognised Access Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3. You must obtain a minimum of 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits. Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification and you must meet the GCSE entry requirements.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above and must include Mathematics and English Language. Please note that we do not accept Key Skills or Functional Skills in place of these.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
STANDARD: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BB in two A Level subjects. CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BC in two A Level subjects. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
STANDARD: With this BTEC you must also achieve grade B in one A Level subject. CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must also achieve grade C in one A Level subject. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
31.0
28.0
STANDARD: 31 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. OR CONTEXTUAL: 28 points overall and must include grades 5, 4, 4 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
This will be accepted in place of one A Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDM
STANDARD: With this BTEC we accept any subject with grades DDD. CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC we accept any subject with grades DDM. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
STANDARD: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BB in two A Level subjects. CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BC in two A Level subjects. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
STANDARD: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BB in two A Level subjects. CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BC in two A Level subjects. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
This will be accepted in place of one A Level.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International | £22,575 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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