Undergraduate study
     

Psychology

BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology

  • UCAS code: CM89 BSc/PYCR
  • Length: 3 years

2012 entry

  • Fee for UK/EU students: £7,950
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  • Typical offer: A typical offer is 260 tariff points from at least 2 A levels (or equivalent)
 

Criminology is the study of crime, human rights and the criminal justice system at the individual, social and global level. You examine the contribution that psychological perspectives and methods can make to our understanding of crime and the criminal justice system.

By studying psychology and criminology you consider the impact that society and the media have on crime rates and public perceptions of crime. This degree provides an excellent academic background for a variety of stimulating careers, both in specific criminal justice agencies and in a wider variety of voluntary and statutory organisations. And it’s accredited by the British Psychological Society provided you complete a dissertation using psychological theory, methodology and analysis.

How you learn

Teaching is delivered using a range of lectures, seminars and laboratory classes. We emphasise study skills so 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

A wide variety of assessment methods is used on the course. These include written assignments, essays, laboratory reports, group and individual presentations, poster presentations, portfolios and a dissertation.

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society provided you choose a psychological dissertation topic.

Career opportunities

Although this is an academic course rather than a professional training course, on successful completion of it, with a 2.2 or above, you will have graduate basis for chartership (GBC) status and you could take postgraduate training to become a Chartered Psychologist. You can also enter a broad range of careers including health and social welfare, the probation service, the prison service, the police, voluntary organisations and the public sector.

Entry requirements

A typical offer is 260 tariff points from at least two A levels (or equivalent). You must also have five GCSEs including English and maths at grade C (or equivalent). We recommend an Access course if you're a mature student.

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