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Criminal Psychology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
4 Years
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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
This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Society. Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, provided the minimum standard of qualification of a second class honours is achieved, is the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist
You will focus on real-life criminal justice problems and explore potential solutions
We cover the latest thinking on subjects as varied as hate crime, domestic abuse and murder investigations
Fieldtrips to courts and prisons will give you vital insights while criminal justice professionals will share their experiences with you
Our teaching team includes leading experts who are conducting influential research in the field
We support you to conduct your own original research and contribute to the growing knowledge base about criminal psychology
Opportunity to achieve an additional professional qualification in youth justice
Foundation Year - helping you to achieve more
Including a foundation year as part of your four-year study programme will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.
Our degrees with a foundation year are continuous, meaning that you won’t need to apply again once you have successfully completed the first year.
About this course
The skills and tools you gain on the BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology are valuable for a wide range of careers, including the probation service, the prison service, youth justice and youth offending teams.
You could also consider roles in research and policy-making within the criminal justice system or you could pursue a career in teaching and academia.
Our Careers and Employment Service will provide you with support from day one of your course to ensure you leave Derby as a ‘work-ready’ graduate – industry aware, motivated and enterprising. Throughout your studies, you’ll also benefit from working with your personal academic tutor to reflect on your learning and develop your career ambitions.
The support continues once you’ve completed your course too: you are entitled to further help and guidance from the Careers and Employment Service for up to three years after leaving the University.
GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at L2 as part of your course of study.
6.0 (with 5.5 in each skills area)
Reviews
Subjects
- Criminal Psychology
- Psychology
- Biological
- Criminal
- Cognitive
- Developmental
- Introduction
- Theoretical
- Criminology
- Methods
Course programme
Foundation year
You will study modules such as:
- Study skills
- Law
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Philosophy
- Political Studies
Stage one
You'll study modules such as:
- Biological and Social Criminal Psychology
- Developmental and Cognitive Criminal Psychology
- Reporting Criminal Psychology
- Does Psychology Matter
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Introduction to Theoretical Criminology
You'll study modules such as:
- Themes in Criminal Psychology
- Applied Biological and Social Criminal Psychology
- Victimology
- Qualitative Methods: The Individual in Society
- Quantitative Methods and Individual Differences
- Applied Cognitive and Developmental Criminal Psychology
You will study modules such as:
- Addictive Behaviours
- Autism, Asperger's and ADHD
- Advanced Knowledge Production
- Criminal Psychology Dissertation
- Crime, Media and Culture
- Cybercrime
- Domestic Abuse
- Hate, Ethnicity and Crime
- Human Behaviour and Evolution
- Mentally Disordered Offenders
- Murder: Dynamics, Pathologies and Investigation
- Psychopathy
- Schizophrenia
- Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Abuse
- Substance Misuse
- The Dark Side of Psychology
- Working with Young Offenders
- Working with Offenders
- Youth Justice
Additional information
£9,250 per year* (2020/21)
International fee
£14,045 per year (2020/21)
Criminal Psychology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)