Psychology and Criminology

The fundamental aim of the Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons) programmes is to provide students with the ability to apply theory, concepts, and ideas across multiple domains of psychological and criminological study. In doing so, this programme will also allow students the opportunity to hone these skills and develop a strong understanding of the mind and human behaviour across multiple domains alongside a holistic view of the underlying causes of criminality.

These programmes focus on the four key disciplinary strands of psychology, criminology, research methods, and employability. The combined focus on these core strands will ensure a well-rounded understanding of core concepts and theories both within and across multiple disciplines, fostering a level of critical thinking and personal development which will provide essential transferrable skills for a multitude of employability scenarios.

Year 3 modules are to further expand students knowledge across multiple applied domains of psychology and criminology, and to provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate their critical thinking, planning, and research skills through the completion of an empirical Final Major Project (Dissertation). This will ensure that students gain, and can evidence, key skills and knowledge required to obtain skilled employment within the sector or pursue further postgraduate study.

Year 1 (Level 4)
PC4-01 Foundations of Psychology
PC4-02 Introduction to Criminology
PC4-03 Introducing Research Methods in Social Sciences
PC4-04 Personality, Intelligence, and Individual Differences
PC4-05 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
PC4-06 Introduction to Policing

Year 2 (Level 5)
PC5-01 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
PC5-02 Developmental and Social Psychology
PC5-03 Cognitive and Biological Psychology
PC5-04 Essential Skills in Applied Psychology and Criminology
PC5-05 Serious and Serial Offenders
PC5-06 Crime and Media

Year 3 (Level 6)
PC6-01 Final Major Project (Dissertation)
PC6-02 Forensic and Criminal Psychology
PC6-03 Psychology of Mental Health and Mental Disorders
PC6-04 Penology
PC6-05 Transnational Crime

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops which enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of independent learning.

A range of appropriate facilities including the library and online learning resources the Learning Resource Centre and the Forum supports your independent learning.

You will receive on-going feedback as part of your one-to-one sessions with your unit teachers. You will also receive summative feedback on all formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your unit leader. Feedback can be given in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes including group critiques, recorded verbal feedback and written feedback.

Feedback on the Final Major Project/Dissertation module in Year three is provided throughout and through supervision meetings as scheduled.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS