Psychology and Crime Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This programme is not available to international students. Instead, international students should apply for our international foundation programmes delivered by our International Study Centre on campus. For more information please visitInternational Study Centre.
Our integrated foundation degrees are for those of you who possess the capability to pursue a degree but do not have the pre-requisite qualifications to directly apply to your desired course. The duration of the foundation element is one year, and, if you successfully pass, you will automatically progress on to the degree. Through this pathway you’ll be studying Year 0 (Foundation Year) of the Psychology with Criminology with Foundation Year BSc(Hons) course (a 4-year course).
On successful completion of this year you can continue to study on the Psychology with Criminology with Foundation Year BSc(Hons)** or you could apply for to progress into Year 1 of one of the following courses: *Eligibility to progress into Year 1 of any of these courses is normally dependent on achieving an overall pass mark of at least 40 per cent.
Key highlights
- One-year foundation year with automatic progression to the degree on passing
- Foundation year forms Year 0 of a psychology with criminology degree
- Option to apply to progress into Year 1 of other courses
- Designed for capable students without the usual entry qualifications
Entry requirements
- A-level: DDE — DDE at A Level . 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — DDE at A Level . 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Pass — Pass in T Level with D or E grade on core.
- BTEC: MPP — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Merit, 30 at Pass
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Assistant psychologist
- Probation officer
- Police officer
- Victim support worker
- Youth justice worker
- Crime analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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