Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons)

**Dive into the fascinating world of criminal behaviour and human psychology with a Criminology & Psychology degree at Canterbury Christ Church University.**<br/><br/>Taking an interdisciplinary approach, youll explore challenges related to crime, harm, and justice through a psychological lens. From understanding violent behaviour to improving victim support and rehabilitation, youll gain the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful difference in society.<br/><br/>What you’ll learn<br/><br/><br/>- Investigate why people commit crimes and how mental health and trauma shape behaviour.<br/><br/><br/>- Explore how society responds to crime and how psychology can offer solutions to social issues.<br/><br/><br/>- Examine the roles and functions of policing, punishment, and rehabilitation within the criminal justice system.<br/><br/><br/>- Understand the complexities of human experience and behaviour.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop practical skills for working in multi-agency environments, from youth justice to victim support.<br/><br/><br/>Our expert staff, many with practitioner and research experience, will guide you through a curriculum that blends theory, practice, and social relevance. Youll learn in a supportive, dynamic environment that will prepares you for careers in criminal justice, mental health, policy, or research.<br/><br/>This degree in Criminology & Psychology will empower you to challenge assumptions, understand complexity, and build a career that creates real impact. Begin your journey into the psychology of crime and justice today.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/><br/>This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.