University of South Wales

Criminology With Psychology

University of South WalesPontypridd, United Kingdom

Course overview

Understanding how the human mind works is essential for making sense of why crime happens and applying that to crime prevention and rehabilitation. Through these two distinct yet complementary areas of study, you’ll prepare for a future in a range of interesting careers.

Key highlights

  • Combines two complementary disciplines: criminology and psychology
  • Explores how the human mind explains why crime happens
  • Applies psychological understanding to crime prevention and rehabilitation

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96 — UCAS Points: 96 (or above); Entry Requirements; International Students; Contextual offers; Ask a question
  • BTEC: MMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Pass — …Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points T Level: P (A* - C) Additional requirements include: GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and E…
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass
  • Welsh Baccalaureate — Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
  • A-level: CCC — 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Meri…
  • A-level: CC — …Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points T L…

Scholarships

  • Chancellors International Development Scholarships

    International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

    Up to £2,500

  • Course Kit Bursaries

    We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.

  • International Office Scholarship

    Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.

  • Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship

  • USW Scholarship £1000

    The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £1,000

  • USW Scholarship £250

    The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £250

  • USW Summer School

    Please contact the provider.

Careers this course leads to

  • Probation officer
  • Police officer
  • Youth justice worker
  • Victim support officer
  • Crime analyst
  • Prison officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,200

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 South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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