BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology

Course detail
During this course you will:
study core psychological content required at undergraduate level.
be taught by experts, to keep you abreast of all the latest developments in the field, helping you develop an understanding of theory in action.
gain knowledge in all aspects of psychology, and understand it as a science.
have the opportunity to meet practising psychologists and hear them speak about current developments in the field.
focus on contemporary issues in the psychological understanding of the human mind and behaviour.
study an engaging, challenging and interesting curriculum.
apply psychological theory to real life situations wherever possible.
learn with a strong emphasis on applied psychology
study forensic-focused modules from Ealing Law School.
be at the front of developments in the field, with lecturers who work their own research interests into the course content.
Modules

Year One (Level 4)
Behaviour and Mind
Growing Up
Introduction to Criminology*
Prison and Probation*
Research Methods 1
Research Methods 2
Year Two (Level 5)
Cognition in Action
Lifespan Development
Further Research Methods
Individual Differences
Social Psychology
Theories of Criminal Behaviour*
Year Three (Level 6)
Experiencing Psychology in Practice
Dissertation
Biological Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Penal Theory*
Sentencing*
*These modules are undertaken within the Ealing Law School
Year One

Behaviour and Mind
This module will examine the contribution that behaviourist, biopsychological and cognitive perspectives have made to our understanding of behaviour, including maladaptive behaviour and drug addiction. Consideration will be given to both the biological basis and cognitive processes that contribute to our perception of the world and how we form memories.
Growing Up
This module looks at the extent to which social context and culture (or 'nurture') influence human development and behaviour throughout life, and examines cross-cultural and intra-cultural influences on development and behaviour.
Research Methods 1
This module provides the first stage in an introduction to research methods and statistics in psychology. It aims to introduce some basic concepts in research design, data analysis, and research reporting. This module explores a range of methods of psychological research, including experimentation, survey methodology, statistics and sampling.
Research Methods 2
This module provides the second stage in an introduction to research methods and statistics in psychology. It aims to further develop your understanding of some basic concepts in research design, data analysis, and research reporting. This module introduces qualitative methods employed in psychological research.
Year Two

Cognition in Action
This module explores how the mind works - how our brains process, store and modify information through our senses. It examines how we process sensory signals, what role attention plays in dealing with information from our senses, and how we store and transform this information. It also investigates theories of memory and memory loss, and how our brain organises knowledge. Finally, it looks at thinking, reasoning and language.
Further Research Methods
This module further extends knowledge gained from Research Methods 1 and 2. Further research methods, examines research methods and using statistical package SPSS to carry out statistical analyses and apply them to real-world research issues.
Individual Differences
This module examines the concepts, theories, methods and findings in the psychology of personality and intelligence. Principles of measurement are a key component of this module, as is psychometric testing in the study of the similarities and differences between people.
Lifespan Development
This module examines concepts, theories, methods and findings in developmental psychology. We take a lifespan perspective, focusing on human development from early childhood through to adolescence, adulthood and old age.
Social Psychology
This module focuses on various issues concerning the social and interactive aspects of human behaviour. It provides an overview of the main areas of study and introduces the diversity of social psychology - presenting findings on a variety of topics central to social psychological enquiry.
Year Three
Experiencing Psychology in Practice
This module looks at how psychological theory, concepts and research can be applied in real life. You will do at least 30 hours of experiential learning in an organisation relevant to your course and career plans.
Dissertation
This module requires an original piece of empirical quantitative or qualitative research in a recognised sub-area of the discipline.
Biological Psychology
This module is an exciting introduction to biological psychology. It looks into the building blocks of the human brain, how it has evolved to allow us to operate in our world, and the many higher order processes that define our daily experiences. This module provides you with a comprehensive understanding of biological psychology with specific focus on brain and behaviour and an introduction to atypical psychology from a biological perspective.
Forensic Psychology
This module provides an overview of key topics in forensic and criminological psychology. We look at theories of crime, domestic and sexual violence, crime and mental health, eyewitness testimony, investigative interviewing, and interrogations and confessions.