
Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons)
Challenge your view on crime through the application of psychology
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 criminolog...
<strong>Challenge your view on crime through the application of psychology</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>You will have access to global exchange and volunteering opportunities throughout your studies to enhance your CV and maximise your career prospects.<br/><br/>You will also have access to a suite of facilities and labs including a Tobii eye tracker, Biosemi EEG, and Crime House
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CM80
Institution Code
C20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
112
From 3 A levels to include BCC or equivalent
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30
96 - 112 points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Including 12 points from Higher Level subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
DMM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2
96 - 112 points including 3 x H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language, (or Welsh Language first language) and Maths. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C o
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MM
Grade combinations totalling 96 - 112 points considered with a minimum MM
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
MM
Grade combinations totalling 96 - 112 points considered with a minimum MM
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
MMM
DMM
Scottish Advanced Higher
C,D
96 - 112 points to normally include CD
A level
B,C,C
96 - 112 points to normally include BCC
T Level
M
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £16,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |