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Double Bachelor’s Degree

Degree type

5 years

Duration

On Campus Madrid

Teaching mode

Spanish

Language

Pending

Start date

€11,900

Tuition fee

Study Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology + Criminology in Madrid

Understand the mind, prevent crime and support victims

Studying the Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology + Criminology at UFV means exploring human behaviour and criminal phenomena from the very first year. You will work in the Criminology Laboratory, the anatomical and forensic room, the Gesell chamber and biotechnology laboratories, learning to investigate crime scenes and analyse evidence. At the same time, you will develop core competencies as a psychologist and gain in-depth knowledge of forensic psychology, policing, penology and victimology.

Your training will be enriched through visits to NGOs and public institutions, including police units, correctional facilities, juvenile justice centres and victim support services. You will also complete clinical placements at the Comprehensive Family Support Centre (CAIF) on campus and attend specialised seminars on topics such as jihadist terrorism, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, missing persons and drug trafficking. In addition, you may internationalise your academic profile through the INICIA programme, endorsed by the University of Cambridge.

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Discover how your passion is transformed into knowledge

We place students at the heart of the learning experience, combining academic rigour with ethical reflection and a sense of social responsibility, supported by close personal guidance and a strong university community.

First year groups from 2024-25

PSYCHOLOGY

SUBJECT	YEAR	TYPOLOGY	TERM	ECTS
BIOLOGICAL BASES OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR	1st	BT	SEM 1	6
FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH	1st	BT	SEM 1	6
FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT	1st	OB	SEM 1	6
HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY	1st	OB	SEM 1	6
PSYCHOLOGY OF LIFE CYCLE I	1st	OB	SEM 1	6
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES BASIC I	1st	BT	SEM 2	6
PSYCHOLOGY OF AFFECTIVITY AND EMOTION	1st	BT	SEM 2	6
METHODS AND DESIGNS OF RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY	1st	BT	SEM 2	6
SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES	1st	OB	SEM 2	6
PSYCHOLOGY OF THE LIFE CYCLE 2	1st	OB	SEM 2	6

CRIMINOLOGY

SUBJECT	YEAR	TYPOLOGY	TERM	ECTS
LEGAL ORGANIZATION, SOURCES AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS	1st	BT	SEM 1	6
THEORY OF LAW	1st	BT	SEM 1	6
INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY	1st	OB	SEM 2	6

Second year groups from 2024-25

PSYCHOLOGY

SUBJECT	YEAR	TYPOLOGY	TERM	ECTS
BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES 2	2nd	BT	SEM 1	6
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY	2nd	BT	SEM 1	6
ANTHROPOLOGY	2nd	OB	SEM 1	6
PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING AND MOTIVATION	2nd	BT	SEM 1	6
SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY	2nd	OB	SEM 1	6
CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY	2nd	BT	SEM 2	6
DATA ANALYSIS IN PSYCHOLOGY	2nd	BT	SEM 2	6
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND HUMAN RELATIONS	2nd	OB	SEM 2	6
PSYCHOLOGY OF WORK AND ORGANIZATIONS	2nd	OB	SEM 2	6
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY IN FORMAL CONTEXTS	2nd	OB	SEM 2	6

CRIMINOLOGY

SUBJECT	YEAR	TYPOLOGY	TERM	ECTS
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY	2nd	BT	SEM 1	6
CRIMINAL LAW 1	2nd	OB	SEM 2	6
CRIMINALISTICS	2nd	OB	SEM 2	6

Third year groups from 2024-25

PSYCHOLOGY

SUBJECT	YEAR	TYPOLOGY	TERM	ECTS
PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY	3rd	OB	SEM 1	6
ASSESSMENT IN PSYCHOLOGY	3rd	BT	SEM 1	6
INTERVENTION PROGRAMS IN PSYCHOLOGY	3rd	OB	SEM 1	6
PSYCHOMETRICS	3rd	OB	SEM 1	6
THINKING AND LANGUAGE	3rd	OB	SEM 1	6
COMMUNICATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT	3rd	OB	SEM 2	3
FOUNDATIONS OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY	3rd	OB	SEM 2	6
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY 1	3rd	OB	SEM 2	6
INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT IN PSYCHOLOGY 1	3rd	OB	SEM 2	6
SOCIAL PROBLEMS	3rd	OP	SEM 2	3
DIAGNOSIS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY	3rd	OP	SEM 2	3

CRIMINOLOGY

SUBJECT	YEAR	TYPOLOGY	TERM	ECTS
FORENSIC AND LEGAL MEDICINE 1	3rd	OB	SEM 2	6
CRIMINAL LAW 2	3rd	OB	SEM 1	6
FORENSIC SCIENCE	3rd	OB	SEM 2	6
HISTORY OF CRIMINOLOGY 1	3rd	OB	SEM 1	3

Fourth year groups from 2024-25

PSYCHOLOGY

SUBJECT	YEAR	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY 2	4th	OB	SEM 1	6
INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT IN PSYCHOLOGY 2	4th	OB	SEM 1	6
PSYCHOLOGY OF THE COUPLE AND THE FAMILY	4th	OB	SEM 1	6
PROFESSIONAL DEONTOLOGY AND BIOETHICS	4th	OB	SEM 1	6
EXTERNAL ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS	4th	I.EXT	SEM 2	12
END OF DEGREE PROJECT	4th	EDP	SEM 2	6
CRISIS AND EMERGENCY INTERVENTION	4th	OP	SEM 1	3
ADDICTION INTERVENTION	4th	OP	SEM 1	3
COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES 1	4th	OP	SEM 1	3
INTERVENTION WITH MINORS	4th	OP	SEM 2	3
PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION	4th	OP	SEM 2	3
COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES 2	4th	OP	SEM 2	3

CRIMINOLOGY

SUBJECT	YEAR	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
INTERVENTION AND SOCIAL REINTEGRATION OF THE OFFENDER	2nd	OB	SEM 2	6
PENITENTIARY LAW	2nd	BT	SEM 1	6
INTRODUCTION TO PROCEDURAL LAW	3rd	OB	SEM 1	6
HISTORY OF CRIMINOLOGY 2	3rd	OB	SEM 2	3
INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY 1	4th	OB	SEM 1	3
INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY 2	4th	OB	SEM 2	3

Fifth year groups from 2024-25

CRIMINOLOGY

SUBJECT	YEAR	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
LEGAL ENGLISH	2nd	BT	SEM 1	6
FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL POLICY	2nd	OB	SEM 2	6
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECURITY POLICIES. CRIME PREVENTION	3rd	OB	SEM 1	6
CONTEMPORARY CRIME AND NEW FORMS OF CRIMINALITY	3rd	OB	SEM 1	6
FORENSIC AND LEGAL MEDICINE 2	3rd	OB	SEM 2	3
CRIMINAL PROCEDURAL LAW	3rd	OB	SEM 2	6
VICTIMOLOGY	3rd	OB	SEM 2	6
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGAINST CRIME	3rd	OB	SEM 2	3
SOCIOLOGY OF CRIME	4th	OB	SEM 1	6
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY	4th	OB	SEM 1	6
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION	4th	OB	SEM 1	6
POLICING MODELS	4th	OB	SEM 1	3
CRIME VICTIM PROTECTION POLICIES	4th	OB	SEM 1	3
FORENSIC INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES	4th	OB	SEM 1	6
END OF DEGREE PROJECT	4th	EDP	SEM 2	6

Career opportunities

This Double Bachelor's Degree includes all the professional pathways associated with the Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and provides access to the Master's Degree in General Health Psychology, which qualifies you to practise in the private healthcare sector. It also prepares you to work within the forensic field and offers comprehensive training in victimology, opening professional opportunities within correctional institutions, police services, forensic laboratories, the judicial system and rehabilitation programmes.

Additional career paths include:

Victim psychologist
Criminal psychologist
Forensic psychologist
Forensic data analyst
Social intervention specialist
Crime prevention specialist
Risk analyst
Mediator (subject to obtaining the official qualification in mediation)
Private detective (subject to obtaining the official qualification in private investigation)
Civil servant within correctional institutions (through competitive exam)
Law enforcement services (through competitive exam)
Roles within the judicial system and offender rehabilitation and reintegration programmes
Crime laboratories and forensic services

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Requirements

For admission

Successful completion of the UFV admissions process (fee: €80)

Personal interview

Aptitude assessment

Review of academic record

Limited places

Places are limited due to the practical and personalised nature of the programme. We recommend starting the admissions process as early as possible.

Why study at UFV?

Learning under the microscope

From the first year, you will work with the tools of a criminologist, analysing simulated crime scenes, creating composite sketches, practising ballistics and fingerprint analysis, and exploring the forensic anatomy room.

Applied psychology with the Gesell chamber

You will observe real assessments at the Comprehensive Family Support Centre (CAIF) on campus, gaining insight into professional psychological practice and the factors underlying human behaviour.

Comprehensive training in Psychology

You will receive education in clinical and health psychology, educational psychology, organisational psychology and social psychology, as well as neuropsychology, psychometrics, assessment and intervention. This broad profile expands your professional opportunities.

Forensic and legal dimension

You will study forensic biology, criminalistics, criminal law, procedural law, penology, victimology and forensic investigation techniques, bridging behavioural science and the justice system.

Active lecturers and current seminars

Your classes will be delivered by practising professionals, complemented by specialised seminars on topics such as jihadist terrorism, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, missing persons and drug trafficking.

International experience with Cambridge endorsement

Through the INICIA programme, endorsed by the University of Cambridge, you may complete an intensive course abroad, participate in research groups and present your work at a conference in Cambridge.

Proven employability

UFV leads in graduate employability in Psychology in the Community of Madrid (94.3%). This double degree combines two highly sought-after fields: Psychology and Criminology.

Institutional visits and social engagement

You will visit NGOs, police units, correctional facilities, juvenile justice centres and victim support services, developing interpersonal skills and a strong sense of social responsibility.

International exchange

We have more than 200 exchange agreements across Europe, Asia and the Americas

Learn new ways to lead and manage effectively. On campus, you will also share your academic experience with students from around the world.

8.4/10

Student rating for international experience

Campus life

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Student societies

Choose from more than 30 student societies covering a wide range of interests.

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Sports

Represent UFV and compete in the University Championships. UFV is the only university with a sports talent incubator.

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Social action

Contribute to positive social change through initiatives that encourage engagement, responsibility, and meaningful interaction with others.

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Pastoral care

Support your personal and spiritual development through activities, experiences, and opportunities for reflection, helping you better understand yourself and your values.

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Cultural activities

Take part in workshops, artistic initiatives, and cultural events designed to broaden perspectives and foster creativity.

“At UFV, I am pursuing my dream. Here, I have not only gained the knowledge I needed, but also discovered personal strengths that I might not have found elsewhere.”

MARTHA LILIANA MURCIA

UFV STUDENT

“It is a comprehensive double degree in terms of both training and career opportunities. From the first year, you experience what it means to work as a lawyer, criminologist and private investigator.”

ANABEL GONZALEZ AGUILERA

UFV STUDENT

“UFV is a large family that brings unique values into my life. Studying here transforms you and inspires you to become an agent of change in the world.”

SOFÍA MANZANO HERRERO

UFV STUDENT

“From my perspective, having first been a student and now a lecturer, UFV’s academic programmes are genuinely committed to supporting students and their development.”

GUILLERMO CABRERA

LAWYER - LITIGATION & ARBITRATION AT PÉREZ-LLORCA. ALUMNUS AND PROFESSOR AT UFV

“I am grateful to UFV for teaching me the practical side of the profession and for giving us the opportunity to learn from people who share the day-to-day reality of their work.”

MARIA POBLET

UFV STUDENT

Recognition of excellence

Our awards reflect UFV’s commitment to academic excellence, educational innovation and the holistic development of each student.

First Spanish university for teaching and learning

Source: CUD Ranking, May 2020

7.98/10 average rating for education received

Source: Sondea, Employability Barometer

Ranked among the top three universities for health and wellness

Source: Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

9.1/10 for the values promoted by UFV

Source: 2024 Report, undergraduate student experience

8.8/10 rating for the experience at our campuses

Source: 2024 Report, undergraduate student experience

Ranked among the 10 Spanish universities with the lowest dropout rates

Source: BBVA U-ranking

Price

Scholarships and study grants

At UFV, we believe in talent and in people. That's why we are one of the universities with the highest percentage of scholarship students. Our Financial Aid Service offers a wide range of scholarships and financial aid support, taking into account academic excellence, individual talents, and personal circumstances.

Total tuition fee

€11,900

Initial payment: €2,000

Monthly payment: €990

Answering your questions

How much does the Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology + Criminology cost at UFV?

The total price for the first year of the Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology + Criminology at UFV is €11,900. This amount is divided into an initial payment of €2,000 followed by ten monthly instalments of €990.

What does the admission process for the Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology + Criminology involve?

To become a student at UFV, you must pass the University’s entrance examinations. The fee is €80, and the exams can be taken either online or in person. For more information about the admission process, click here.

How long is the Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology + Criminology?

The Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology + Criminology at UFV lasts five academic years.

What are the career opportunities for graduates of the Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology + Criminology?

This Double Bachelor's Degree includes all the professional pathways associated with the Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and provides access to the Master's Degree in General Health Psychology, which qualifies you to practise as a general health psychologist in the private sector. It also prepares you for professional roles within the forensic field and offers comprehensive training in victimology.

Graduates may work in correctional institutions, police services, forensic laboratories, the judicial system, and offender rehabilitation and reintegration programmes.

Additional career paths include:

Victim psychologist
Criminal psychologist
Forensic psychologist
Forensic data analyst
Social intervention specialist
Crime prevention specialist
Risk analyst
Mediator (subject to obtaining the official qualification in mediation)
Private detective (subject to obtaining the official qualification in private investigation)
Civil servant within correctional institutions (through competitive exam)
Law enforcement services (through competitive exam)
Roles within the judicial system and offender rehabilitation and reintegration programmes
Crime laboratories and forensic services

Further information

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Learning under the microscope

Applied psychology with the Gesell chamber

You will observe real assessments at the Comprehensive Family Support Centre (CAIF) on campus, gaining insight into professional psychological practice and the factors underlying human behaviour.

Comprehensive training in Psychology

Forensic and legal dimension

You will study forensic biology, criminalistics, criminal law, procedural law, penology, victimology and forensic investigation techniques, bridging behavioural science and the justice system.

Active lecturers and current seminars

International experience with Cambridge endorsement

Through the INICIA programme, endorsed by the University of Cambridge, you may complete an intensive course abroad, participate in research groups and present your work at a conference in Cambridge.

Proven employability

UFV leads in graduate employability in Psychology in the Community of Madrid (94.3%). This double degree combines two highly sought-after fields: Psychology and Criminology.

Institutional visits and social engagement

You will visit NGOs, police units, correctional facilities, juvenile justice centres and victim support services, developing interpersonal skills and a strong sense of social responsibility.

Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology + Criminology

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