BSc Psychology with Criminology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology is an undergraduate degree that examines human behaviour within legal and criminal justice contexts, combining psychological theory with sociological and criminological perspectives. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. The first year covers foundational concepts through Exploring Crime and Deviance, Inside the Criminal Justice System, Critical Perspectives in Psychology, and Investigating Methods and Evidence in Psychology. The second year progresses to topics such as Unmasking Violent Crime, From Crime Scene to Court: Investigating Crime, Professional Practice and Employability, Advanced Methods and Evidence in Psychology, From Cells to Consciousness, and Lifespan Development in the Social Context. The final year involves advanced study and independent research, featuring modules like Behind Bars and Beyond: Exploring Prisons, Probation and Resettlement, Exploring Homicide: From Corporate Homicide to Serial Killers, Breaking the Silence: Examining Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence, Health Psychology across the Lifespan, Psychology Dissertation, The Psychology of Education and Work, Psychological Disorders and Therapeutic Interventions, Applications of Social Psychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology and Neuroscience, and Forensic Psychology.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: CCC to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level to exclude General Studies BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 81%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 89%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Exploring Crime and Deviance
- Inside the Criminal Justice System
- Critical Perspectives in Psychology
- Investigating Methods and Evidence in Psychology
- Unmasking Violent Crime
- From Crime Scene to Court: Investigating Crime
- Professional Practice and Employability
- Advanced Methods and Evidence in Psychology
- From Cells to Consciousness
- Lifespan Development in the Social Context
- Behind Bars and Beyond: Exploring Prisons, Probation and Resettlement
- Exploring Homicide: From Corporate Homicide to Serial Killers
- Breaking the Silence: Examining Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence
- Health Psychology across the Lifespan
- Psychology Dissertation
- The Psychology of Education and Work
- Psychological Disorders and Therapeutic Interventions
- Applications of Social Psychology
- Cognitive Neuropsychology and Neuroscience
- Forensic Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Criminology at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Criminology at University of South Wales do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Criminology at University of South Wales?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Criminology at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Criminology at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).