BA (Hons) Criminology & Psychology

Arden University

Bachelor's degree

Blended learning in London, Birmingham (USA) and Manchester

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Blended

  • Location

    At 5 venues

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Credits

    360

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

What motivates people to behave the way they do? What constitutes a crime and what makes a criminal? If you want to become a social scientist with the ability to make sense of issues relating to crime and psychology, this BA (Hons) Criminology & Psychology Degree is the course for you.

This Arden University Degree is taught via our Blended Learning programme, which lets you combine online study with lectures 2 days a week at one of our London, Manchester or Birmingham based study centres.

You’ll take a close look at criminal behaviour and the justice system, coming to understand and predict the many factors involved in human behaviour, as well as gaining valuable analytical and research skills that will boost your employment prospects.

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Location

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Birmingham (USA)
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London
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London
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London
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Manchester (Greater Manchester)
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About this course

Have gained the ability to research and present information to various audiences
Feel confident in analysing and evaluating data
Have developed meticulous written communication skills
Be able to present findings in a range of formats including essay, presentation and report

A Criminology & Psychology Degree could lead to work in any of the following areas and more:

Counselling
Teaching
Research
Human resources
Police force
Probation and prison systems

This BA (Hons) Criminology & Psychology Degree course has standard entry requirements. To be eligible for this course at Arden University you must have either:

Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR
Have completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent
If your prior learning was not taught in English we require IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (no less than 5.5 in any element).

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Subjects

  • Criminology
  • Psychology
  • Criminology & Psychology
  • Interdisciplinary Study
  • Developmental psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Biological
  • Crime & Society
  • Criminal Justice System
  • Criminal Justice
  • Social Psychology

Course programme

Modules

Year 1

  • Introduction to Social & Developmental Psychology
  • Introduction to Biological & Cognitive Psychology
  • Effective Interdisciplinary Study
  • Crime & Society
  • Criminal Justice System
  • Key Studies in Psychology

Study skills

During the first 6 weeks of year 1 (Block 1) you will also attend 4 study skills workshops, providing advice and guidance to help you achieve university success. Sessions may include Reading & Note-Taking, iLearn Online Library, Referencing & Plagiarism and Approaching Assignments. This will bring your weekly class time up to 9.5 house a week for Block 1. The following study blocks will be the usual 8 hours classroom time (+online tuition and self-guided study time).

Year 2

  • Research and Ethics in Action
  • Personality and Intelligence
  • Social Psychology
  • Contemporary Debates in Criminology
  • Environmental Criminology
  • Policing & Police Powers

Year 3

  • Research Planning & Project
  • Contemporary Developmental Psychology
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology
  • Cybercrime
  • Youth Justice

Please note that the modules listed are indicative and may be subject to change.

Assessments

We use a wide variety of assessment methods at Arden University, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your strengths in more ways than one. These could include:

  • Assignments
  • Essays
  • Presentations
  • Case studies
  • Portfolios of work
  • Exams
  • Analysis and research projects

See related categories

  • Criminology Undergraduate Degrees
  • Cognitive Psychology Undergraduate Degrees
  • Criminal Law Undergraduate Degrees
  • Distance learning Criminal Law Undergraduate Degrees
  • Criminal Law Undergraduate Degrees in London
  • Undergraduate Degrees in London
  • Arden University Undergraduate Degrees

BA (Hons) Criminology & Psychology

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