Psychology and Criminology (with Foundation Year)

Challenge your view on crime through the application of psychology

This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.

The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology offers an excellent grounding in two broad and related disciplines. Building on the strength of our accredited psychology degree, this new course provides you with the understanding of how individuals are shaped by biology and social settings, and you will be able to articulate this within the context of crime and societal change.

In psychology, you will study processes underpinning thinking, reasoning, and social interactions. In criminology, you will learn about the role of criminal justice theory, theories of crime and how these relate to policy and practice.

You will have access to global exchange and volunteering opportunities throughout your studies to enhance your CV and maximise your career prospects.

You will also have access to a suite of facilities and labs including a Tobii eye tracker, Biosemi EEG, and Crime House.

The foundation year will be relevant to:
• Students who aspire to enrol onto the first year of a social science-based honours degree programme within the Cardiff School of Health Sciences, who have not achieved the standard entry requirements to enter at year one of the chosen degree.



• Students who have not studied subjects that provide the necessary background within the scientific disciplines required to enter at year one of the chosen degree.

There’s still time to secure an award-winning university experience at Cardiff Met, ranked a top 3 Welsh university (Uni Compare Rankings 2026).

Whatever your goals, you’ll be supported to reach your full potential through expert teaching and a supportive environment. Gain real-world experience via placements and live briefs, and graduate with the skills to make a positive impact.

Professionally accredited courses prepare you for the world of work, alongside year-round careers support, entrepreneurship opportunities and options to study abroad.

Cardiff is also one of the UK’s most affordable cities (NatWest Student Living Index 2025), offering vibrant food, nightlife, green spaces and more on a student budget.

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