BA (Hons) Criminology & Psychology - DISTANCE LEARNING
Bachelor's degree
Distance
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
3 Years
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Credits
360
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
With Arden's Criminology & Psychology Degree you get the chance to study two fascinating fields in the social sciences. You will spend equal time on both Psychology and Criminology.
You will look into such topics as the effects of social diversity and inequality on crime rates, develop an understanding of a range of research methods and data analysis skills, and develop knowledge of a range of influences on psychological well-being.
You will get involved in debate, learn to work independently, demonstrate critical analysis skills and learn how to formulate and evaluate research and data – all skills that will be of huge value in the world of work.
About this course
A Psychology & Criminology Degree from Arden University will equip you with a host of transferable skills which can lead to careers in Human Resources, Counselling, Teaching, Research, the Government and many more. There are also newer initiatives in areas of community safety and crime prevention that might suit your skills and interests.
You may also find that your interest and skills make you a perfect candidate to explore careers in the Police, Legal System or Probation and Prison System.
The key skills you can develop include:
The ability to research and present information to various audiences
Analysis and evaluation of data
Effective written communication
Proven ability to present findings in a range of formats including essays, presentations, reports and online forums
The ability to work independently and within a team
If you want to pursue further Postgraduate study within Psychology with the view to becoming a qualified Psychologist you could enter into roles in areas such as:
Forensic Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology
Health Psychology
Our BA (Hons) Criminology & Psychology Degree course has standard entry requirements. To be eligible for this Psychology and Criminology 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
Completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent
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Subjects
- Criminology
- Psychology
- Human Behaviour
- Criminology & Psychology
- Psychology and Criminology
- Demonstrate
- Analysis skills
- Critical analysis skills
- Developmental psychology
- Introduction to Social
- Biological
Course programme
Modules
Level 4
- Effective Interdisciplinary Study
- Introduction to Social & Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Biological & Cognitive Psychology
- Crime & Society
- Criminal Justice System
- Key Studies in Psychology
Level 5
- Research and Ethics in Action
- Personality and Intelligence
- Social Psychology
- Contemporary Debates in Criminology
- Environmental Criminology
- Policing & Police Powers
Level 6
- Research Planning & Project
- Contemporary Developmental Psychology
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Cybercrime
- Youth Justice
BA (Hons) Criminology & Psychology - DISTANCE LEARNING