BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology

  • Part-time study available
  • International students can apply

Entry requirements for 2012-13

Qualification Entry requirements 2013
GCSEs 5 grade C including English, Mathematics and Science.
Access to HE 60 credits with 30 at level 3 at Distinction
UCAS tariff points 260-300 points
GCE A level 3 A2's BBB
GCE A level double award 260-300 points
BTEC National Diploma DDM
Scottish Highers 260-300 points
Irish Leaving Certificate 260-300 points
International Baccalaureate 27

Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

English Language Requirements

International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this.

Applicant profile

Your application will demonstrate a good understanding of the disciplines of psychology and criminology. You will have strong written skills and an aptitude for research. You will also have a desire to explore all areas of psychology, and enthusiasm to understand the causes of crime.

Claire O'Connor talks about juggling being a single Mum with her Psychology studies.