Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire

Bachelor's degree

In Luton

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  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Luton

About the course How do social divisions affect people’s experience of criminal justice? In this introduction to crime and deviance you will explore the workings of the criminal justice system. Examine responses to criminal behaviour in the context of both law and economics while building valuable transferable skills in research, critical thinking and communication. This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited award covers core areas of social, biological, cognitive, developmental psychology as well as a range of exciting options as you apply psychological and criminological theory and research methods to your understanding of criminality investigation, management, treatment and prevention.

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Location

Start date

Luton (Bedfordshire)
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University Of Bedfordshire Business School, Luton Campus (Vicarage Street), LU1 3JU

Start date

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About this course

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study. / entry UCAS Tariff Score of at least , which should include three A levels at C or above UCAS Tariff Score of at least from BTEC level 3 QCF Qualifications which should include a minimum of Merit Merit Merit from either three BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or Distinction* Distinction* from a BTEC Diploma or Distinction Merit Merit in a .

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Subjects

  • Criminology
  • Psychology
  • Accredited

Course programme

  • Learn about individual differences, psychological theories of criminal behaviour, the criminal justice system, assessment and treatment of offenders, social and developmental theories of criminal behaviour
  • Study why offenders offend; current issues in crime and justice – up-to-date responses to offending; biological psychology and neuropsychology; problem-solving and reasoning; and cognitive social and developmental psychology with researchers and practitioners who lead their field
  • Develop your ability to apply psychological and criminological theory and research methods to the understanding of criminality, its consequences, investigation, management, treatment and prevention
  • Gain a thorough understanding of the workings of the criminal justice system and the responses to behaviour labelled as criminal
  • Explore your own interests through a research project
  • Benefit from a degree accredited by the British Psychological Society
Year 1
  • Foundations to Psychology
  • Introduction to Psychological Research Methods and Data Analysis
  • Psychology in Every Day Life
Year 2
  • Social Processes and Lifespan Development
  • Biological and Cognitive Psychology
  • Methods of Research in Psychology
  • Advanced Criminological Theory
Year 3
  • Psychology and Criminal Behaviour Honours Project
  • Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice
  • Culture and Individual Differences
  • Occupational and Organisational Psychology (Option)
  • Atypical Child and Adolescent Development: Theories and Applications (Option)
  • Problem Solving (Option)
  • Cognitive Neuropsychology (Option)
  • Critical Social Psychology (Option)
  • Psychology of Mental Health (Option)
  • Language and Vision (Option)

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