Course description
Psychology with Criminology combines a comprehensive training in Psychology with the study of criminal behaviour, types of crime, and knowledge of the criminal justice system.
On this programme you’ll cover all the core areas of Psychology stipulated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) curriculum. You’ll explore biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, individual differences, social psychology, and research methods. The psychology modules are studied alongside carefully curated criminology modules which link psychological theory to the criminal justice environment and offender behaviours.
GBC
This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), such that students gaining at least a Lower Second Class Honours Degree are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS, which means you will have taken your first step towards becoming a professional psychologist.
Want to do something more counselling-based? Or with Forensics, Children or Criminology? Take a look at our other Psychology courses.
Training Course Content
During your first year of study (level 4), you will be introduced to the foundations of psychology, which will provide an overview of the main areas of study within this discipline. You will also be introduced to the core skills required to succeed in studying psychology, as well as an overview of research methods and some key literature within the discipline of psychology. Alongside this, you will learn about how psychological theory can contribute to the multidisciplinary study of crime. During this year you will also be introduced to the core areas of criminology, focusing on the processes and systems which constitute criminal justice within the UK.
In the second year (level 5), you will deepen your understanding of psychological research methods, as well as exploring in more depth the core areas of social psychology, individual differences, cognitive psychology, biological psychology and developmental psychology, while deepening your understanding of the psychological underpinning of criminal justice environment.
In the final year (level 6), you will conduct your own research project, exploring an area of specific interest to yourself relating to this programme of study. At level 6 you will have a choice of options within psychology and criminology, to develop and enhance your passion for these two subjects further.
Course delivery details
- This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
- Core modules of Psychology taught alongside Criminology modules.
- Learn about broader societal and psychological factors which affect criminal behaviour.
- Innovative assessments that challenge students to be creative.
- Combination of two subject areas (Psychology and Criminology ) which will enhance student learning experience.
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