Psychology with Criminology

You will develop key industry skills in analytical thinking, crime scene investigations, presentation of evidential studies and critical thinking, along with the key knowledge of psychological and criminological theory to prepare you for a career in relevant fields and sectors. The course is designed and constantly refreshed with current thinking, thanks to a lecturing staff with plenty of experience and current connections within the criminal justice and criminology arena.

You will also benefit from a wide range of guest speakers who are industry experts, giving you a valuable window into real-world situations and challenges – as well as a network of employment opportunities. The courses are also supported by site visits, both locally and internationally, giving you the chance to explore the global perspective first-hand and draw on this in your learning journey.

With a strong emphasis on essential professional and career skills, along with a curriculum which reflects the changing face of criminology, the course is enriched with ‘real-world’ learning, reflecting current thinking and practice in Criminology, Psychology, and pedagogy - clearly informed by research and advanced professional practice.

If you’re looking to study our psychology with criminology degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the social sciences foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the social sciences foundation year.

This course also offers the option of a placement year. A placement year allows you to put what you've learned in your first and second years into practice in the workplace, gaining valuable real-world work experience before you graduate. Our course and placements teams will help you find the perfect industry placement in your chosen field.

Who is this course for?
This course is suited to students who wish to follow a career path in criminology and psychology or similar professional/voluntary capacity. You will develop analytical and research skills that can be transferred to a broad range of careers, both within related fields and in the wider justice and voluntary sector.

The course gives you the chance to make valuable industry connections through site visits, guest speakers and the lecturing staff’s own extensive network, drawing on their research and practitioner status within the sector.

Accredited by the British Psychological Society, this degree would be suitable for students wishing to pursue a career in Forensic Psychology.

YEAR ONE
CORE MODULES

Police and Social Control
Psychology Launchpad
The Social Toolkit
Behaviour and the Brain

YEAR TWO
CORE MODULES

Neuropsychology
Diversity in the Social World
From Cradle to Grave

OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.

Punishment, Resistance and Desistance
True Crime in the Information Age

FINAL YEAR

CHIP
Psychology Project
Psychology Professional Practice

OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.

Working with Gender and Sexuality in Criminal Justice
Radicalisation to Terror: Ideology, Threat and Political Violence

You will be assessed by:
Written assessments
Written exams
Portfolios
Workshops
Individual presentations
Group presentations
Fieldwork
As part of this course, you will study one module at a time, giving you the chance to build a deeper understanding and see the results of your hard work more quickly. With regular assessments and feedback, rather than exams all at once, you’ll also benefit from improved focus, and a more manageable workload.