BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons)

This course, validated by Sheffield Hallam University, enables you to gain a criminological and psychological perspective on the causes and consequences of crime, the criminal justice system, and ways of treating and managing offenders. By studying both criminology and psychology, you’ll gain a broad, multi-disciplinary understanding of criminological and psychological theory, and how to apply this knowledge to real-life experiences, human behaviour and workplaces.<br/><br/>Course Content:<br/>You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the key theories, debates and perspectives relevant to the study of criminology and psychology. These involve a modern understanding of criminal justice and mental health systems and the current challenges they face – such as policing, probation prison practice, gendered violence, power and harm, trauma, and forensic psychology.<br/><br/>Our staff bring a wealth of knowledge and skills from professional practice across the criminal justice and psychological sectors. This results in our teaching providing a real-world curriculum, emphasising key transferable skills that enhance your prospects for future graduate employment or further study opportunities.<br/><br/>You learn through:<br/>• Face-to-face lectures and seminars<br/>• Online resources available through our VLE<br/>• Independent study<br/>• Practice-based learning<br/>• Practical and formative assessments