Psychology and Criminology (with integrated year in industry),BSc

This course is identical to its sister course (CM89), however, you will have an additional year of funding to undertake your year in industry. If you are unable to obtain a work placement, you can simply transfer to our three- year sister programme. Students who take part in the year in industry will pay a discounted tuition fee. For further information, please see the Tuition Fees page.

Through scientific study and taught by staff who have expertise in both disciplines, you will study crime, victims, societal structures and the criminal justice system. For example, you will explore internal human motivation, development, and mental processes.

You will examine current debates and learn how to apply theoretical knowledge to practical, real-world issues and controversies. At Aberystwyth, we work with you to help you become informed and curious thinkers. You will develop research and analysis skills, allowing you to conduct your own research. We use our teaching and research experience to inspire you and to give you the skills and confidence to do whatever you wish to do in the future.

All our degree schemes are designed with employability in mind and the Psychology parts of this degree are accredited by the British Psychological Society. You will develop advanced critical, analytical and communication skills, and further develop your intellectual and transferable employability skills, such as critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and problem solving. This will enhance your employability in vocational areas, such as the criminal justice system and various settings within social services.

We believe it is important that you study in a supportive, student-focused environment, and our modern research facilities and outstanding student learning spaces for both Psychology and Criminology are in addition to excellent central university facilities. These resources allow us to provide you with an innovative approach to learning and teaching.

Our Staff

Department of Psychology’s teaching staff are all research active and all permanent staff are qualified to PhD level with most having either a PGCTHE or are fellows/senior fellow of the higher education academy. Over half of the staff also have the qualification CPsychol; an indicator of the BPS’ highest standard of psychological knowledge and expertise.

Department of Law and Criminology lecturers are mostly either qualified to PHD level or have professional experience and qualifications as practicing lawyers. Many staff also have a PGCE (Higher Education).

UCAS Tariff 120 - 96

A Levels BBB-CCC

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh and Mathematics

BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-MMM

International Baccalaureate:
30-26

European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall

English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

A degree in Psychology and Criminology from Aberystwyth University will prepare you for a range of careers, and give you access to a wide range of further training opportunities. These include:

• clinical, educational, occupational, sports and exercise psychology
• psychotherapy and counseling
• social work
• health care
• human resources
• careers advisory service
• marketing, publishing, advertising.

The skills you learn while studying here are highly sought after by employers and include:

• research and data analysis skills
• effective problem-solving skills
• the ability to work independently and present material clearly and effectively 
• time management and organisational skills
• the ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner
• self-motivation and independence 
• teamwork and project management skills
• information technology skills.