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Our BSc in Criminology and Psychology will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour, together with an in-depth understanding of criminal justice theory and the links between these two areas. You will study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory, and language, learn about the effects of brain injury, and explore ways to improve health-related behaviour. You will gain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the most influential theories of crime and deviance and their relevance to contemporary criminal justice policy, research, and practice. Throughout your studies, you will develop excellent research, critical analysis, communication skills, and a high degree of numeracy and ICT ability.
Typical A-level/Welsh Baccalaureate* Offer
ABB – BBB
If you have one of the following A-levels: Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics, the typical offer will be BBB.
* We welcome applications from Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma students. The requirements are for A-levels, where you can substitute the same non-subject-specific graduate for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.
Typical Access to HE Offer
27 Distinctions, 15 Merits, 3 Passes
Typical BTEC Offer
Distinction, Distinction, Merit in a related subject (e.g. Law, Uniformed Public Services)
International Baccalaureate
32-33 points
Irish Leaving Certificate
360-375 points
GCSE profiles must include a minimum of five passes at Grade A*- C/9-4, including Welsh or English Language and Mathematics.
Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Compulsory Modules:
Victims and Victimology
Study Skills in Social Sciences
Cognition I: Basic Processes
Individual and Abnormal Psychology
Academic Success: Skills for learning, skills for life
Law, Criminal Justice and Human Rights
The Sociological and Criminological Imagination
Social & Developmental Psychology
Optional Modules:
Academic Skills and Foundational Concepts in Statistics and Research Methods (Joint Honours)
Sgiliau Academaidd a Chysyniadau Sylfaenol mewn Ystadegau a Dulliau Ymchwil (Anrhydeddau ar y Cyd)
Criminological Theory: Content and Application
Brain and Behaviour
Penology and Punishment
Crime, Drugs and Alcohol
Cognition II: Higher-Level Processes
Research and Experimental Methods I
Dulliau Ymchwil ac Arbrofol I
From Individuals to Society
Development Across the Lifespan
Positive Psychology
Understanding and Managing Criminal Behaviour
Dimensions of Personality and Sexual Disorder
For applicants whose first language is not English, we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.
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