Criminology and Criminal Psychology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

<strong>Why this course?</strong><br/>• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)<br/>• Ranked in the top 15% in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)<br/>• #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)<br/><br/><strong>About this 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>Career 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>Teaching designed around you</strong><br/><br/>At Roehampton, we want to provide you with the flexibility you need while you study, and the contact time to help you succeed. We schedule our teaching across no more than three days each week. Plus, well confirm which days these are well in advance of the start of term, so you can plan ahead.<br/>So, if you want to have more focused personal study time, a part-time job, need to balance family commitments, or want to reduce the time you spend commuting, we’re the ideal choice for you.<br/><br/><strong>Student support available 24/7</strong><br/><br/>At Roehampton, student support is available 7 days a week.<br/>Our committed academic staff will support, help and guide you throughout your studies and help you prepare for your future career. We also offer study, wellbeing and careers support on-campus and online, so you can get the help you need when you want it.<br/>We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.