Criminology and Criminal Justice with Psychology

Our BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice (Psychology) degree offers a unique blend of two dynamic disciplines, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of criminal behaviour, the criminal justice system, and the psychological processes that underpin human actions. This interdisciplinary approach equips you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a variety of careers in criminal justice, mental health, social services, education and beyond. Our
expert lecturers will guide you through a curriculum that is both challenging and inspiring. Your course provides you with opportunities to engage in practical learning through work placements, and field trips, offering you a first hand look at the criminal justice system and psychological services. Practitioners and industry experts from a range of multidisciplinary agencies will provide insights into real life challenges of the justice and penal system. Depending on your
choice of career pathway, the Criminology and Criminal Justice with Psychology programme is also designed to prepare you for postgraduate life, whether as a practitioner in the criminal justice field, an academic researcher or criminal justice policy maker.

To start your exciting journey on this course you will be begin with a Level 4 Certificate in Higher Education in Criminology and Criminal Justice (CertHE) which will help you to explore the core principles of psychology, the foundations of criminological theory and the workings of the criminal justice system. Once you have successfully completed the CertHE, you will have the option to join the Level 5 (second year) of the Criminology and Criminal Justice with
Psychology degree programme. This will allow you to explore the relationship between crime, psychology and human behaviour in depth. Then in your final year you will apply the theories you have learnt to investigate a topic of your choice and carry out a large scale empirical research.

Modules at level 4
Module title Code Credits Optional
Becoming a Criminologist TH4MD341 20 No
Introduction to Criminological Theory TH4MD342 20 No
Psychology of Crime TH4MD343 20 No
Imprisonment and Rehabilitation TH4MD344 20 No
Introduction to Criminal Justice TH4MD345 20 No
Criminology in Action TH4MD346 20 No
Modules at level 5
Module title Code Credits Optional
Social Psychology and Crime TH5MD0001 20 No
The Psychology of Human Development and Behaviour TH5MD0002 20 No
Work Experience Criminology into Practice TH5MD357 20 No
Researching Crime and Justice TH5MD359 20 No
Psychology in the Criminal Justice System TH5MD360 20 No
Criminology and International Human Rights TH5MD362 20 No

No Exams! We’ve set ourselves apart by designing innovative, stimulating, and engaging assessments which focus on real life scenarios. From delivering podcasts and presentations, to collecting real data for research using contemporary online digital platforms and technology, your assessments will provide the bridge to fill the gap between theory and practice. This will
give you the opportunity to investigate, explore and deepen your understanding of all the exciting intersections of Criminology and Psychology. Our assessments are designed in collaboration with industry experts that are dynamic and reflective of the real word complexities of working in the criminal justice system.