Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons)

Are you fascinated by crime and why people think and act the way they do? Our British Psychological Society accredited degree will equip you to take a scientific and critical approach to understanding the mind, emotions and actions of society, considering the biological influences, social pressures and environmental factors that affect how people think and feel. You will investigate the various areas of the criminal justice system including policing, prisons and rehabilitation, building a foundation of knowledge preparing you for a dynamic career in a variety of fields.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, subject to passing your final year project and achieving a minimum 2:2 degree award<br/><br/><br/>- Keele pioneered the teaching of undergraduate Criminology in the UK<br/><br/><br/>- Global Top 300 for Social Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2022)<br/><br/><br/>- Broaden your horizons by spending a semester or year studying abroad<br/><br/><br/>- Gain highly transferable graduate employability skills to pursue a broad range of careers <br/><br/><br/>Studying a combined honours in Psychology and Criminology at Keele enables you to combine the study of two dynamic and evolving subject areas.<br/><br/>Psychology will equip you with a well-rounded education and in addition to studying the principal areas specified by the British Psychological Society (BPS) curriculum, you will have the opportunity to tailor your degree to reflect your career aspirations and interests.<br/><br/>Principle areas of psychology include: biological, cognitive, social and developmental psychology as well as individual differences and historical issues. You will gain fundamental scientific skills in research design, statistics, qualitative and survey methods. With this knowledge, you will learn how to conduct research and critically analyse that of others. In your final year you will work with one of our expert academics to complete a research project from a menu of topics.<br/><br/>Within Criminology you will explore what crime is and how it is defined by the law and public opinion, building your awareness of a range of criminological perspectives. You will also explore why it is important to think about crime, its impacts and how it could be prevented in future. <br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.