Psychology and Criminology

• Accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership – your first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

• Highly ranked for the quality of our courses and the excellent support provided for our students.

• Dedicated facilities including a state-of-the-art Human Sciences Laboratory, Video and Observation Suite and Cognitive Investigation Laboratory.
  

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BSc(Hons) Psychology and Criminology brings together psychology, law, criminology and sociology to explore issues of criminal behaviour, the social and legal context of such behaviour and the reaction of societies to crime.

This course assumes you have an interest in understanding, investigating and analysing how humans think, feel and behave. You will also wish to understand more about the legal and social systems of Great Britain.

A flexible structure is offered that allows you to develop a wide range of analytical, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.

Levels 1 and Level2 cover the essential foundation studies in psychology, law, criminology and sociology. The core elements of the course include social psychology, research methods, cognitive psychology, individual differences, criminal law, criminology and approaches to crime and deviance. There is a range of option modules from the four main areas of study.

At Level 3 there is a variety of options, which means you can develop your knowledge of core studies or applied areas of psychology, criminology, sociology and law. You will also undertake a substantial piece of research in the form of an empirical project during your third year, where you have the opportunity to contribute your own findings to existing research and theory.

In addition to our excellent resources to support your studies in psychology our purpose built Law School has a dedicated library, a Legal Information Technology Centre and mock courtrooms.

Graduates are able to analyse problems, use computer skills, design investigations, understand social and legal issues and are especially aware of human relations. This degree will provide an especially useful foundation for postgraduate study in criminology, criminal psychology and related areas. 

A number of psychology graduates pursue careers as professional psychologists in the area of forensic psychology, while others find employment in a variety of professions, including business, guidance, social care and journalism.

Many of our graduates have been very successful after completing this course. For example, Angela Dew (graduated 2006) now works at the Institute of Naval Medicine, investigating occupational stress in submariners and the effects of vessel motion at sea on the well-being of RN personnel.

• Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Psychology and Life Challenges
• Criminology

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