Psychology, Sociology and Criminology

Study one of our psychology, sociology or criminology courses and we'll give you the knowledge, confidence and motivation to make a real difference to society and your community. You'll develop skills which will allow you to question, critique and evaluate the world around you, including the option to undertake a placement year, either in the UK or abroad.

9^th

in the UK for counselling and psychotherapy courses. Complete University Guide, 2025.

97^%

of BSc(Hons) Sociology with Psychology students agree teaching on their course is good or very good. National Student Survey, 2024.

100^%

of MSc Occupational Psychology students are satisfied with the quality of their course overall. Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2024.

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 (2025/26 entry)

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."

BSc(Hons) Psychology, Nina

BSc(Hons) Psychology Nina