13May
UndergraduateCourse summary
Our BSc Psychology and Criminology programme is perfect for students who want to explore two exciting and important subjects. By studying this course, you will gain a deep understanding of human behaviour and the human mind, while also learning about the causes, consequences, and prevention of crime. The Psychology and Criminology degree is designed to give you the best of both worlds. Psychology helps you understand why people think and act the way they do, and you will explore topics such as human development, personality and individual differences, and behaviour patterns. Criminology modules will focus on crime: the causes of crime, the criminal justice system, and causes and consequences of criminal behaviour. This combination prepares you for a range of career opportunities in fields like forensic psychology, criminal justice, and more. In criminology, you will look at why people commit crimes and how society responds to crime. This includes studying anti-social behaviour, deviant behaviour, and the impact of crime on communities. You will also learn about criminological theory, which helps explain crime from different perspectives. Our programme offers an international perspective, allowing you to see how crime and justice work in different countries. This is important because crime is a global issue, and understanding it requires looking beyond just one country. You will also explore legal contexts and criminal contexts, which are crucial for anyone interested in working in law or justice. Studying psychology and criminology together opens many doors. You could work in social policy, helping to shape the laws and rules that affect people’s lives. You might become a counsellor, using your knowledge of human motivation and behaviour to help others. Or, you could work in crime prevention, developing new ways to keep communities safe.
Modules
We believe in a hands-on, student-centred approach to learning. Our Psychology and Criminology degree combines theoretical knowledge with practical experiences to prepare you for real-world challenges in understanding and addressing crime and human behaviour. Year 1: Research Methods I (20 credits) Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (20 credits) Study Skills for Psychology (20 credits) Personality and Individual Differences (20 credits) Legal Process (20 credits) Introduction to Criminology (20 credits) Year 2 Social Inclusion, Victimisation and Welfare (20 credits) Understanding Crime, Justice and Punishment (20 credits) The Brain, Biology and Cognition (20 credits) Research Methods II (20 credits) Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences (20 credits) Volunteering: The Gateway to Employment (20 credits) Year 3 Crime and Vulnerability (20 credits) Gender, Race, Religion and Crime (20 credits) Forensic Psychology and the Criminal Mind (20 credits) Psychology Empirical Project (40 credits) The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination (20 credits)
Assessment method
The programme uses a range of different assessment methods to provide students with the opportunity to extend their practical and academic skills and encourage independent learning. These include innovative assessment methods such as academic posters, in-class skills assessments, group and individual presentations, research reports and research proposals, as well as traditional assessments such as academic essays and exams.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- PSC1
- Institution code:
- T80
- Campus name:
- SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
- Campus code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. For full information read our visa application and guides. Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15525 | Year 1 |
| International | £15525 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Students may be required to apply for and obtain a UWTSD Enhanced Disclosure Barring Check (DBS). The fee for this is dependent on the DBS
Students are required to gain practical placement experience within a setting that offers students exposure to a variety of organisational processes and systems, for which a DBS may be required (see above). This placement will also incur travel and refreshments costs that will be payable by the student.
The department also offers students optional opportunities to partake in visits beyond the campus, for example, Cardiff, London, and to study abroad. The students incur the costs of these optional visits and activities.
BPS Student Conference Attendance (Optional)
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP