Criminology and Forensic Psychology BSc(Hons) single honours

You'll gain a thorough understanding of the causes and consequences of crime, how to prevent and mitigate the harms associated with crime, and how rehabilitating offenders can be managed.
The course will cover the social, psychological and personal contexts of crime and victimisation, as well as the policy responses to crime and deviance.
You'll be introduced to the significance of the interdependence of theory and evidence and of the relevance of criminology and forensic psychology to real world problems.
The course fosters critical understanding of how psychological research can be applied into developing and enhancing techniques relevant to forensic psychology.
You'll receive a solid overview of the history, culture and techniques of policing and investigative processes.
By the end of the course, you'll have a sound knowledge of the institutions, processes and legal foundations of the criminal justice system in England and Wales.

The course will give you a comprehensive understanding of crime, victimisation and responses to crime. It encompasses broad social and political environments of crime and crime control, as well as individual motivations, psychological influences and experiences of deviant and criminal behaviour and its effects.

You'll see how your studies apply to real life through court observations, empirical research and analysis of case studies. You'll also have opportunities to volunteer in organisations aligned to the department, like Victim Support, advocacy groups and justice campaign organisations.

From A levels: 120 UCAS points
BTEC National: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM) from a social science related BTEC Extended Diploma
Access Diploma: Pass
GCSE: candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects grade A*–C (or comparable numeric score under the newly reformed GCSE grading) including Mathematics and English Language.