BA (Hons) Criminology & Psychology with Foundation Year -BLENDED LEARNING

Foundation Year Modules

• Developing Academic Skills
• Using Numeracy, Data & IT
• Research Skills and Using Information
• Values, Ethics & Working Collaboratively
• Crime and Law in Context
• Psychology of Everyday Life

Study skills

During the first 6 weeks (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 hours 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

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

Year 3

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

Year 4

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

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

Assessments:

We use a wide range of assessment methods at Arden to give you the opportunity to demonstrate a wide range of strengths, these could include: Portfolio of Tasks, Coursework, Essays, Exams, Reports, and Research Projects.

To support your development and ensure that you’re on the right track with your studies, you’ll receive tutor feedback for every assessment you submit.
If required, your tutor may be able to give you suggestions and tips for improvement and help you understand how to apply your newly acquired skills into real-life settings.