Criminology and Criminal Psychology BSc (Hons)

<strong>About the course</strong><br/><br/>This degree combines criminological and psychological theories of crime, victimisation, justice, and rehabilitation with a strong emphasis on professional development. It also allows you to explore the workings of the criminal justice system. Through practice-based learning and networking opportunities, youll gain the skills and experience to prepare for a career in the criminal justice system and beyond.<br/><br/><strong>What you’ll study</strong><br/><br/>The course is designed for you to apply criminology and psychology to real-world settings. <br/><br/><strong>Future opportunities</strong><br/><br/>A degree in Criminology and Criminal Psychology gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to launch a meaningful career across a wide range of industries. <br/><br/>After graduating, you’ll be ready to step into roles across sectors such as:<br/><br/><br/>• The police and law enforcement<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The prison and probation service<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The court system<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The youth justice system<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Restorative justice<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Victim support<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The civil service<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Charities and NGOs<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Cybersecurity<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Regulation and compliance<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Policy analysis and research<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Private security<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Third sector organisations focused on specific crimes e.g. human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual violence, drugs.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Forensic roles<br/><br/><br/><br/>With further training, you could progress towards becoming a forensic psychologist.<br/><br/>You could also work in other fields where your skills are valued including social work, forensic social work, mental health, human resources, business, law, and education.<br/><br/><strong>How you’ll learn</strong><br/><br/>You will learn through:<br/><br/>• Lectures and seminars exploring contemporary criminological and sociological debates<br/><br/>• Research led teaching informed by current social issues and case studies<br/><br/>• Coursework based assessment including essays, reports, presentations and a final year project<br/><br/>• Academic guidance and feedback to support your analytical writing and research skills<br/><br/>Digital learning resources are available to support your studies, including online reading materials and recorded content where appropriate.<br/><br/><strong>Facilities</strong><br/><br/>You will study in teaching and learning spaces designed to support discussion, research and collaborative learning, including:<br/><br/>• Modern lecture theatres and seminar rooms<br/><br/>• Digital learning platforms and online academic resources<br/><br/>• Library access to criminology, sociology and social science collections<br/><br/>• Study spaces that support independent and group work<br/><br/>These facilities support your academic development and help you engage critically with contemporary social and criminological issues.