Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate

In Preston

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Preston

Study the nature of crime in society and gain an understanding of crime and criminal behaviour from a number of different perspectives on this truly fascinating course. Psychology and Criminology are completely separate topics that complement each other well. You can study both together, graduating with a degree that gives professional body recognition from the British Psychology Society and the knowledge and skills you’ll need for a career in either area. Alternatively, after Year 1 you can choose to specialise, by transferring to any one of our other Psychology routes or by pursuing a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. 

Facilities

Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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University Of Central Lancashire, PR1 2HE

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry Requirements 2017/18 112 -128 points at A2; General Studies accepted
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit - Distinction, Distinction, Merit 
BTEC Diploma: Distinction* Distinction*
Pass Access to HE with 112 - 128 UCAS Points
International Baccalaureate and obtain 112 - 128 UCAS Points
IELTS 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
5 GCSE at grade C including Maths...

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Criminology

Course programme

Course at a Glance Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Methods and Practice of Psychological Inquiry
  • Introduction to Developmental and Social Psychology
  • Introduction to Psychobiology and Cognition
  • Crime and Society
  • Key Thinkers in Criminology

Optional modules:

  • Crime and Morality
  • Introduction to Criminal Process and Procedure
  • An Introduction to Evolutionary Psychology
  • Topics in Forensic and Criminal Psychology
  • Psychology of the Media
  • Mind Games: Topics in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Psychological Research 1: Design and Quantitative Methods
  • Psychological Research 2: Qualitative Methods
  • Social and Developmental Psychology
  • Cognitive and Physiological Psychology
  • Individual Differences

Optional modules:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Critical Thinkers in Criminology
  • Understanding Interpersonal Violence
  • Understanding Policing
  • Youth Justice

Year 3

  • Compulsory Options
  • Forensic Psychology Project
  • Violent and Sexual Offending
  • Crime: Impacts and Consequences

Optional modules:

  • Sex, Violence and Strategies
  • State Crime and Genocide: State Terrorism and Denial
  • Drugs and Society
  • Why Prison?
  • Terrorism and Human Rights
  • Crime and New Technologies
  • Human Trafficking and ‘Modern Day’ Slavery
  • Diversity, Crime and Justice

Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons)

£ 9,250 + VAT