Course Overview

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.

General Eligibility

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.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• 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.