Study location	United Kingdom, Aberystwyth
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	M9C8

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, sufficient results in secondary school final exams or other equivalent Additionally, state English examination results are accepted as proof of proficency.

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. courses.aber.ac.uk/..ied-psychology-degree

Overview

In choosing to study Aberystwyth University’s BSc Criminology with Applied Psychology Degree (M9C8) you will focus on all aspects of Criminology, but with a greater emphasis on “individual behaviour”. It will allow you to gain a full understanding of the core criminology foundations that include legal principles, criminology theories, and crime control, whilst also gaining a firm understanding of the psychology of criminal behaviour. Career paths following successful completion of the Criminology and Applied Psychology degree are diverse and include the Police, HM Revenue and Customs and other Regulatory fields. The applied nature of the degree ensures that you graduate with the essential skills and attributes demanded by employers.

Career opportunities

Your BSc in Criminology with Applied Psychology opens up a range of exciting opportunities for employment and further training. You will be a strong candidate for the Police and Prison services, National Probation Services, UK Border Agency, or as an intelligence analyst for the Security Services. Regulatory fields such as Trading Standards and HM Revenue and Customs offer other appropriate career destinations. A recent study by HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) showed that almost 90% of Criminology graduates find paid employment or continue with further study upon graduation.