Course Comparison

Course
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology
Award
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Duration
3 years 3 years
Assessment breakdown
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Course type
Full-time Full-time
Placement
(+ optional placement) (+ optional placement)
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Society and Culture School of Psychology
Entry requirements
A levels
104-120 points including a minimum of 2 A levels. Excluding general studies.
BTEC
18 Unit BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in any subject. 
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
Access
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction. 
IB
26-30 overall to include 4 at any Higher Level subject. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5.
T levels
Merit in any subject.
GCSE
All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade C or above.
Other
14-19 Diplomas: accepted – please enquire. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered.
Short of the entry requirements for this course? Don’t worry you may be eligible for a foundation year to prepare you for possible entry onto this course for the following year.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.  
A Level: 112-128 points from a minimum of three A levels from any subjects.
International Baccalaureate: 28-32 points overall. 
All relevant international qualifications will be considered - please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk.
BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM in any subject.
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. 
Access courses: pass Access (i.e. science, humanities, combined, social sciences) with at least 33 credits units at merit. 
T level: Merit, any subjects.
GCSE: 5 GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above are preferred and this does not necessarily need to be Mathematics and English subjects.
Candidates concerned about meeting this offer are encouraged to contact the Institution direct.
Extended entry requirements
  • English language requirements  
  • We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary
  • Students under the age of 18 at the start of the programme are eligible to apply for this programme.