Psychology/Criminology

About this programme

Psychology and Criminology Code CM89 Applicant Visiting Days Applicant Visiting Days --> Attend an Open Day Attend an Open Day Open Days - Register Now Open Days - Register Now --> Apply Now Scholarships and Bursaries worth over £15,000 – apply now --> Accepting late applications Apply now --> BSc Psychology and Criminology at Aberystwyth University provides an opportunity to combine two of the most fascinating and popular areas of social science. On this course, you will gain insights into the social and psychological perspectives of crime. You will study the brain, mind and behaviour to discover people’s motivation to commit crime, the sociocultural repercussions of their actions, and the things that make them more likely to reoffend. During this three-year BSc Psychology and Criminology degree course, you will acquire a wide range of skills and knowledge that are highly valued by employers and there will be a range of rewarding career paths open to you. 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.You will study why people commit crime and the social cultural repercussions of crime, with close reference to the psychological mind to gain and develop the crucial skills needed to enter this field of work. 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 analys