Criminology with Psychology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

OVERVIEW\
Criminology with Psychology at University College Birmingham combines the study of crime, justice and human behaviour to help you understand why crime occurs and how society responds to it. This Criminology with Psychology BA (Hons) is a multidisciplinary degree that explores the social, cultural, and psychological factors shaping crime and justice in modern society.

During this criminology with psychology degree, you will investigate both the causes of crime and the psychological processes that influence behaviour, decision-making and justice systems.

You will explore topics such as:

* The social and structural causes of crime and inequality

* Psychological theories of behaviour, trauma and mental health

* The criminal mind through perspectives from forensic psychology

* Policing, punishment and the UK criminal justice system

* Research methods used to investigate criminality and social harm

Studying this criminology with psychology degree in Birmingham places you in a diverse city where issues of crime, justice and social change are highly relevant. Through projects, community engagement and research, you will connect theory with real-world challenges and develop the skills to become a critical thinker, an ethical practitioner, and an engaged global citizen, ready to tackle social harms ranging from inequality and exploitation to violence and victimisation.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

* EXPERT TUITION – You will be taught by seasoned criminologists and those with a mixture of industry experience, including policing

* NO EXAMS – If you are not keen on exams, this course is for you. Unlike many degrees, you will have no written exams during or at the end of the course

* ENRICHMENT – Learn from experts through real-world simulations, workshops, and guest lectures

* STUDENT-CENTRED - Designed to reflect the real world, the programme is underpinned by diverse and inclusive reading lists and module content

* MAKE AN IMPACT – Develop a global outlook by exploring issues across cultures, preparing you to make an impact in an increasingly globalised world

* ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION - In your first year, you will undertake mental health first aid training to gain a certificate to use in your future work opportunities

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION\
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

* Social science researcher

* Probation officer

* Prison officer

* Youth offending team officer

* Intelligence analyst

* Political risk analyst

You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.

* Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course