Criminology & Psychology
University of the West of ScotlandCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Criminology & Psychology at University of the West of Scotland. Based in Paisley, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. OVERVIEW Are you fascinated by the workings of the human mind and the complexities of criminal behaviour in society? Are you curious about understanding what ‘makes a murderer’ and do you wish to develop the analytical expertise to go beyond the depictions of crime that are shown on contemporary streaming services? Our exciting degree includes topics such as: Fundamentals of applied psychology Offender Profiling Crime Analysis Victimology Criminal Behaviour Criminological Theory Policing Prisons Youth and Gang Violence Criminal Careers COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Taught by research active experts... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC Entry to year 2 with BBB |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ 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
International Student Fee
£15,500
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the West of Scotland
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £29,500 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £17,500 | £23,000 | £29,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £27,500 | £34,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
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