Criminology with Psychology BA (Hons)

Our Criminology with Psychology degree explores crimes causes, responses, and legal frameworks, blending criminological, sociological, and psychological theories. It develops your critical thinking, ethics, and professional skills to challenge inequality and promote social justice. This programme prepares you for diverse careers in criminal and social justice, offering practical knowledge to understand global criminological issues and create meaningful change in society.<br/><br/><br/>• Study at a SDG Global Hub: DMU is the only university in the UK to be a global hub for one of the UNs Sustainable Development Goals - SDG 16 to promote peace, justice and strong institutions.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Industry-informed teaching: Gain knowledge and insight into local, national and global criminological contexts from experienced academics working at the edge of criminological research, many of whom have strong links to criminal justice and professional organisations like the British Society of Criminology.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Build key skills: Develop key personal, professional and criminological investigation skills that employers are looking for.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Personalise your learning: Undertake a self-designed research project that aligns with your personal values and interests in criminology.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Become career ready: Our graduates thrive in roles such as police constable, criminology lecturer, health adviser, and support worker - making an impact at organisations like Leicestershire Police Authority, Loughborough College, Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, and Cygnet Health Care.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Global experience: As part of DMU Global, previous students have studied state crime at Auschwitz, subcultures in Chicago, and genocide education in Bosnia and Herzegovina.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Focused learning: Block teaching lets you focus on one subject at a time.<br/><br/>