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Criminology & Sociology

BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology

  • Daytime
  • Up to 5 years
  • Enrolment date: September
  • Admission enquiries: 01642 342308
  • E: sssl-ug@tees.ac.uk
 

Understanding psychology gives you a deeper understanding of behaviour and how it is influenced. Psychology’s applications are found everywhere, from half-time team talks to the lighting, music and layout of supermarkets and shopping malls.

This degree goes beyond the study of general psychological theory. As well as exploring how human beings interact and what influences a person’s unique psychological make-up, you consider why people commit crime, how crime is defined, and how society and the media respond.

You examine the contribution that psychological perspectives and methods can make to our understanding of crime, and develop an understanding of the criminal justice process.

You graduate with a thorough grounding in theoretical criminology with psychology, as well as specialist knowledge gained in your module choices, which can be as diverse as drugs and domestic violence.

How you learn

Modules are taught through a combination of lectures and seminars. In lectures specific information is delivered to larger groups while, in the smaller seminar groups, you can explore issues in more depth supported by independent study. Examples of seminar activities include case study work, media analysis, poster presentations and discussions/debates. You learn how to use all our extensive facilities such as electronic journals, virtual learning environments and computer programs. You also have access to our computer suites and specialist laboratories where you develop practical skills in the investigation of human behaviour.

How you are assessed

Assessment is varied and includes essays, presentations, projects, case studies, examinations and a dissertation. Some modules have several pieces of assessed work to help you develop your skills throughout the academic year.

Career opportunities

You can enter a broad range of careers including the probation service, the prison service, the police, voluntary organisations, the public sector and postgraduate training or study.

Entry requirements

A typical offer is 240 tariff points from at least 2 A levels (or equivalent). You must have five GCSEs including English at grade C (or equivalent). We recommend an Access course if you're a mature student.

For additional information please see the undergraduate and postgraduate entry requirements in our admissions section

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Modules

Criminology with Psychology

Stage 1 core modules

Stage 2 core modules

and three optional modules (one Criminology, two Psychology)

Final-stage core modules

and three optional modules (one Criminology, two Psychology)

Modules offered may vary.