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Our exciting and versatile Forensic and Criminological Psychology degree will broaden your knowledge of the key psychological approaches, towards understanding and explaining criminal behaviour and the justice system. Youll learn about the individual and social context of crime, criminal behaviour and the Criminal Justice System from sociological, legal and psychological perspectives and how this relates to crime investigation, victimology, legal and court psychology, the role of punitive justice, treatment and rehabilitation alongside a wide spectrum of contemporary theories and ot...
Our exciting and versatile Forensic and Criminological Psychology degree will broaden your knowledge of the key psychological approaches, towards understanding and explaining criminal behaviour and the justice system. Youll learn about the individual and social context of crime, criminal behaviour and the Criminal Justice System from sociological, legal and psychological perspectives and how this relates to crime investigation, victimology, legal and court psychology, the role of punitive justice, treatment and rehabilitation alongside a wide spectrum of contemporary theories and other areas in psychology. If you want to investigate how psychology can help us to understand criminal behaviour and the Justice System, this course provides an excellent basis for a career in forensic psychology and criminology related areas. <br/><br/>The course is delivered by specialist staff teaching in our multi-million-pound purpose-built Science Centre where our facilities include an observation room, psychology labs and cutting-edge equipment including equipment measuring physiological responses. You’ll investigate the theories and principles of forensic and criminological psychology and how these are applied in legal and other offender settings. The applied nature of forensic and criminological psychology is highlighted throughout the course, and you’ll carry out a varied range of tasks and assessments. You’ll be given opportunities to examine methods for collecting and analysing information, to provide the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills and receive feedback. Employability skills will also be highlighted throughout the course to ensure that you are well prepared for a wide variety of careers including the prison service, health, police, probation service, victim support and services supporting families of offenders or victims, as well as (for example) HR, teaching and the charitable sector or on to further postgraduate study. You can also incorporate a module of volunteering/research experience or a placement year as part of your degree. <br/><br/>With only a few similar courses running across the country, it provides a firm and unique basis for postgraduate study. There is also a focus on course community and identity and the incorporation of interesting ways to learn both online and face-to-face. Across the Psychology department, our courses also consistently scoring highly in teaching and academic support across student surveys. We have a long history (25+ years) of running British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited courses. We have recently refreshed and improved our courses and as a result of this we are currently awaiting the accreditation of this new course being delivered from September 2022.
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All undergraduate degrees are also designed for the industries of tomorrow, ensuring your qualifications and ambitions are future-proof. With cutting-edge facilities and high-tech digital technologies, you'll get the chance to practis...
Kickstart an exciting career at Staffordshire University.<br/><br/>Ranked a top 10 UK university for Social Inclusion*, at Staffordshire you'll have access to a wealth of opportunities, no matter what your background. Think expert staff, specialist student support, and a warm, friendly community. That's what you can expect from Staffordshire. <br/><br/>All undergraduate degrees are also designed for the industries of tomorrow, ensuring your qualifications and ambitions are future-proof. With cutting-edge facilities and high-tech digital technologies, you'll get the chance to practise your skills in simulated work environments, before taking them into the real world. Criminologists can examine evidence in the Crime Scene House, Lawyers can make their case in the Mock Courtrooms and Games Designers can bring their characters to life in the Virtual Production Studio. <br/><br/>Click Call University to secure your place at Staffordshire University today. <br/><br/>*(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
Provider Details
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Course Code
CMV2
Institution Code
S72
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff112 120 We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advice Scottish HigherAchieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCC) is required. Access to HE DiplomaPass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS points. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM A levelT LevelPass (C and above) Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer. |
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