BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology

01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030

Course Leader Daniel Welch
Course Team Janine Vickery
Awarding Body
Teaching Institutions University of South Wales
Modes of Study Full Time, Part Time

Document Version

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

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Educational Aim

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Course Structure

Level 4 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
CM1S017 MOD013020 Inside the criminal justice system Running 20 specified
CM1S020 MOD013541 Exploring Crime and Deviance Running 20 specified
CM1S021 MOD013542 From Theory to Impact: Essential Research in Criminology Running 20 specified
PL1D001 MOD012191 Critical Perspectives in Psychology Running 40 specified
CM1H009 MOD013544 Beyond the Books: Academia, Employment and Professionalism Running 10 specified
CM1H010 MOD013545 The Real Impact of Crime: Vulnerability and Victims Running 10 specified
CM1S020W MOD013541C Archwilio Trosedd a Gwyredd Running 20 optional
CM1S017W MOD013633C Y Yu Mewn i'r System Cyfiawnder Troseddol Running 20 optional
CM1H009W MOD013712C Tu Hwnt i'r Llyfrau: Academia, Cyflogaeth a Phroffesiynoldeb Running 10 optional

Level 5 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
PL2S131 MOD010498 From Cells to Consciousness Running 20 specified
PL2S132 MOD010499 Lifespan Development in the Social Context Running 20 specified
CM2S057 MOD013572 Unmasking Violent Crime Running 20 optional
CM2S058 MOD013573 Substance Use and Misuse: A line too far? Running 20 optional
CM2S059 MOD013574 Beyond Borders: Serious, Organised, and Transnational Crime Running 20 optional
CM2S063 MOD013623 Work Experience Running 20 optional
CM2S059W MOD013850C Y Tu Hwnt i Ffiniau: Trosedd Difrifol, Drefnedig ac Ardrawsgenedlaethol Running 20 optional
CM2S056 MOD013569 Researching Crime, Security and Justice Running 20 specified
CM2S056W MOD013818C Ymchwilio i Droseddu, Diogelwch a Chyfiawnder Running 20 optional

Level 6 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
PL3S151 MOD010477 Health Psychology across the Lifespan Running 20 specified
PL3S158 MOD010493 Forensic Psychology Running 20 specified
CM3D03 MOD013575 Criminal Justice Inquiry: Dissertation Running 40 specified
CM3S057 MOD013576 Behind Bars and Beyond: Exploring Prisons, Probation, and Resettlement Running 20 specified
CM3S058 MOD013577 Exploring Homicide: From Corporate Homicide to Serial Killers Running 20 optional
CM3S059 MOD013578 Breaking the Silence: Examining Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Running 20 optional
CM3D03W MOD013819C Ymchwiliad Cyfiawnder Troseddol: Traethawd Hir Running 40 optional

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Course Exit Points

Award Criteria Final
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) 360 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 6 or above, 120 at Level 5 or above, 120 at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3. Final
Bachelor of Science (Unclassified) 300 credits of which at least 40 must be at Level 6 or above, 120 at Level 5 or above, 120 at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 Intermediate
Certificate of Higher Education 120 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3. Exit
Diploma of Higher Education 240 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 5 or above, 120 credits at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 credits at Level 3. Exit

Progression Route

The BSc degree programmes in Criminology and Policing will provide ideal preparation and precursory entry qualifications to Level 7 qualifications in similar subject disciplines. 

 

Available at USW are: 

 

  • MA Professional Policing 

  • MSc International Security and Risk Management  

  • MSc International Security and Risk Management (Counter Terrorism) 

  • MSc Crime and Justice 

  • MSc Working with Adults and Young People who Offend 


Entry Requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:


Inclusive Curriculum Statement

The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/


Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution

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