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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: A1C6

Psychology and Criminology (with integrated year in industry)

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£20,715Per Year (Intl)
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The interrelated subjects of Psychology and Criminology are combined so that you can benefit from the theoretical perspectives of crime with sociology, philosophy and psychology in mind. You will study the brain, the mind and behaviour to discover the reasons why people commit crime and the social-cultural repercussions of crime. In studying Psychology and Criminology you will acquire a wide range of the skills and knowledge that employers are increasingly seeking. International tuition fees are £20,715 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

+ Apply your practical skills and technical knowledge after returning to study
British Psychological Society
Completing a year in industry will allow you to:
UCAS Code:A1C6
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - CCC

International Baccalaureate

26 - 30 points

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,715

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£82,860

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£25,500£29,000
3 years£14,500£18,500£22,000
5 years£19,500£23,500£27,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 26% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH04-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
72%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

5 Scholarships Available

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International Accommodation Award

Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate

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International Accommodation Award

Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
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Aberystwyth International Scholarship (UG)

Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

Aberystwyth University Entrance Scholarships and Merit Awards

Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based74 days left

Gwyneth Evans Bursary

Aberystwyth University · Undergraduate

£500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University offers Psychology and Criminology (with integrated year in industry) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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