Psychology, Sociology and Criminology

Study psychology, sociology, or criminology and gain the knowledge, confidence, and skills to make a difference. Critique and evaluate the world around you, with the option of a placement year in the UK or abroad.

94^%

of BA(Hons) Sociology students agree teaching on their course is good or very good. National Student Survey, 2025.

100^%

of Professional Doctorate Counselling Psychology students are satisfied with the quality of their course overall. Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2025.

96^%

of MSc Professional Doctorate Health Psychology students are satisfied with the quality of their course overall. Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2025.

Welcome to Sociology at UWE Bristol

Recent graduate, Sophia Hanke, was inspired by her course to make a short film which features students and lecturers talking about studying sociology.

Foundation Psychology, Sociology and Criminology courses

Criminology (with Foundation Year) - BA(Hons)
Criminology and Sociology (with Foundation Year) - BA(Hons)
Criminology with Psychology (with Foundation Year) - BSc(Hons)
Law and Criminology (with Foundation Year) - BA(Hons)
Psychology (with Foundation Year) - BSc(Hons)
Psychology with Criminology (with Foundation Year) - BSc(Hons)
Sociology (with Foundation Year) - BA(Hons)
Sociology with Psychology (with Foundation Year) - BSc(Hons)

"As a result of my placement year, I am in a much stronger position to complete my dissertation, and am also a competitive candidate for graduate jobs. I would recommend it to every undergraduate."

Nina, BSc(Hons) Psychology

Nina BSc(Hons) Psychology