BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
This BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology degree combines the study of crime, criminal justice and criminal behaviour with psychological perspectives on how people think, develop and interact. It is available in blended study mode over three years, or online over three years or more. It may suit adults seeking to build knowledge of criminology and psychology while developing research, analysis and communication skills.
About this course
This joint honours degree examines crime, criminal justice and human behaviour. It brings together criminological perspectives on crime, punishment, prevention and state power with psychological approaches to social behaviour, development, personality and mental health.
You will consider how crime is represented in media and culture, how criminal justice organisations operate, and how issues such as youth crime, victimisation and crimes of the powerful can be investigated. Psychological study includes social, developmental and forensic psychology, alongside personality, intelligence, counselling psychology and cyberpsychology.
The course also develops research and professional skills. Through field research, case-study work and an independent research project, you will practise analysing evidence, communicating findings and applying criminological and psychological knowledge to real-world questions.
What you will study
Modules cover:
• Becoming a Criminologist • Introduction to Studying Psychology • Social Psychology • Crime, Media, Culture • Working within the Criminal Justice System • Developmental Psychology • The Prison • Personality and Intelligence • Youth Crime and Justice • Crimes of the Powerful • Researching the Field • Forensic Psychology • Counselling Psychology, Mental Health and Illness • Victimology • Cyberpsychology • Professional Practice: A Case Study • Research Project
Modules
Level 4
- Becoming a Criminologist
- Introduction to Studying Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Crime, Media, Culture
- Working within the Criminal Justice System
- Developmental Psychology
Level 5
- The Prison
- Personality and Intelligence
- Youth Crime and Justice
- Crimes of the Powerful
- Researching the Field
- Forensic Psychology
Level 6
- Counselling Psychology, Mental Health and Illness
- Victimology
- Cyberpsychology
- Professional Practice: A Case Study
- Research Project
Assessment
Assessment methods include assignments, essays, reports, presentations, case studies, portfolios of work, roleplay activities, interactive decision-making and a research proposal.
Entry requirements
Applicants normally need two GCE A levels or equivalent qualifications, plus GCSE passes at grade C or above in three subjects, or equivalent qualifications.
A completed recognised Access Programme, or equivalent, is also accepted.
Non-standard entry may be considered for applicants with relevant work experience requiring critical thinking and analytical skills. Applications should be supported by a personal statement, references and evidence of previous work experience.
English language requirements
Applicants normally need IELTS 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80, or an equivalent qualification. Evidence of previous study taught in English, such as a letter confirming English as the medium of instruction, may also be accepted.
Careers
This degree may support progression into roles in the police, prison service, probation, social research, the voluntary sector, charities, NGOs and government organisations.
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