Criminology and Criminal Psychology, BSc Hons

Criminology and Criminal Psychology is a BSc Honours degree offered by the School of Humanities & Social Sciences. It allows students to specialise in the study of crime and its associated psychology whilst also incorporating courses from a variety of other subject pathways.

This interdisciplinary pathway aims to develop an understanding of the relationship that exists between criminology and psychology and the way in which these two distinct disciplines interact and complement each other.

This programme may enable students to take a one-year postgraduate diploma within the university's Department of Psychology & Counselling, thereby achieving British Psychological Society recognition.

Aims of the programme

To provide students with a broad education in criminology and criminal psychology.
To develop an understanding of the relationship that exists between criminology and psychology.
To identify the key concepts and theoretical approaches that underpin criminology and psychology.
To allow students to develop and conduct independent research.

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Please telephone our Enquiry Unit on 020 8331 9000

School

Humanities & Social Sciences/Health & Social Care

Location

Avery Hill Campus / Greenwich Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4-6 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

A minimum of 260 UCAS points FROM

EITHER two or more A-levels OR a BTEC National Diploma with at least three merits and one distinction in the final year

OR an a GNVQ with a merit pass overall.

PLUS at least three GCSEs at grade C or above, two of which must be English (grade B or above) and mathematics or science (grade B or above)

OR an Access to Social Science Diploma - minimum 45 credits at level 3 with maths and English at level 2.

– At time of press entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the online prospectus to confirm UCAS points before making your application.

Assessment

Students are assessed through exams and coursework.

Career options

Graduates are equipped for careers in child protection, forensic social work and forensic psychotherapy.

Year 1

Foundations of Criminology
Introduction to Psychology for Criminology
Legal Context for Criminology
Another course such as Crime, Law and Criminal Justice Process; or an option from a related subject pathway

Year 2

Criminology
Criminological and Forensic Psychology
Individual, Different and Abnormal Psychology
A course such as: Criminological Research Methods or an option from a related subject pathway

Year 3

Controversies in Mental Health and Testing
Law and Psychology
Psychology of Exceptional Human Experience
Human Performance in Organisations
Further courses such as: Perspectives on Violence; Policing; Crime, Media and the Urban Environment; Women, Crime and Justice; Research Project

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

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