Psychology with Criminology Degree BSc Honours

You will examine a broad range of theoretical and methodological approaches to psychology, criminology and human behaviour and develop the expert knowledge and skills which are essential to professional practice. You will gain an expert understanding of the psychological issues associated with criminal behaviour and the treatment of those who have committed offences.

Alongside an in depth study of psychology, one quarter of your course will contain modules from our Department of Criminology. In your third year you can choose options from areas as diverse as policing, violent crime, organised crime, drugs and criminal justice.

What will you gain?

You will gain a wealth of additional skills to support you in your future career or further studies, including research and analytical skills and advanced communications skills which will give you a thorough understanding of human communication methods.

Modules

Year 1

• Explaining Crime (30 Credits) Compulsory
• Foundation Psychology (30 Credits) Compulsory
• Psychological Data Analysis (30 Credits) Compulsory
• Research Methods and Design in Psychology (30 Credits) Compulsory

Year 2

• Applied Psychology and Research Methods Ethics (30 Credits) Compulsory
• Biological Cognitive Psychology (30 Credits) Compulsory
• Developmental Psychology (30 Credits) Compulsory
• Institutions of Criminal Justice (30 Credits) Compulsory

Year 3

• Applied Social Psychology (30 Credits) Compulsory
• Dissertation (30 Credits) Compulsory
• Forensic Mental Health and Offending (30 Credits) Optional
• Homicide and Serious Crime Investigation (30 Credits) Optional
• Organised Crime and Corporate Offenders (30 Credits) Optional
• Social Psychology and Individual Differences (30 Credits) Compulsory
• Violent Crime (30 Credits) Optional