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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: CM8F
Psychology and Criminology (with Foundation Year)
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology (with Foundation Year) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Challenge your view on crime through the application of psychology This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology offers an excellent grounding in two broad and related disciplines. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Processes underpinning thinking
Reasoning
Social interactions
UCAS Code:CM8F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.
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 — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £24,500 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £16,500 | £19,500 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £21,500 | £26,000 | £29,500 |
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▼ 22% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
77%Learning opportunities
83%Assessment and feedback
76%Academic support
81%Organisation and management
79%Learning resources
84%Student voice
71%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Psychology and Criminology (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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