Psychology and Criminology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Cardiff Met - Llandaff

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Cardiff Met - Llandaff

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**Challenge your view on crime through the application of psychology**This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology offers an excellent grounding in two broad and related disciplines. Building on the strength of our accredited psychology ...Read more


Challenge your view on crime through the application of psychology

This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.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 criminology, you will learn about the role of criminal justice theory, theories of crime and how these relate to policy and practice.You will have access to global exchange and volunteering opportunities throughout your studies to enhance your CV and maximise your career prospects.You will also have access to a suite of facilities and labs including a Tobii eye tracker, Biosemi EEG, and Crime House.The foundation year will be relevant to:- Students who aspire to enrol onto the first year of a social science-based honours degree programme within the Cardiff School of Health Sciences, who have not achieved the standard entry requirements to enter at year one of the chosen degree.- Students who have not studied subjects that provide the necessary background within the scientific disciplines required to enter at year one of the chosen degree.

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WUSCA ranking:
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20/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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76th
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62nd
What students say
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Caitlin
12 Dec 24

I haven’t regretted attending this university. The campus has a lot to offer, no matter what your hobbies and interests are. There’s sports and multiple different clubs. The staff..Read more

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Zara
08 Nov 24

University, as a whole, at Cardiff Met is an incredible experience and one I'd recommend to anyone wishing to study a sports, policing/law or an arts course! The university's..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Grade combinations totalling 48 points considered with a minimum grade C from at least 1 A-level or equivalent

Grade combinations totalling 48 points considered to include a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers.

48 UCAS tariff points from at least 2 A level or equivalent, to include a minimum C grade

Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3

A minimum tariff of 24

48 points from Higher Level, minimum H4 considered

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Grade combinations totalling 48 points considered with at least 1 A-level. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as second subject

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,000 per year

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Students from International

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£16000 Per year

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I haven’t regretted attending this university. The campus has a lot to offer, no matter what your hobbies and interests are. There’s sports and multiple different clubs. The staff...
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08 Nov 24
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University, as a whole, at Cardiff Met is an incredible experience and one I'd recommend to anyone wishing to study a sports, policing/law or an arts course! The university's...
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