Psychology with Criminology (with a Placement Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Learn the science behind human behaviour and explore the social factors which influence crime through our interdisciplinary course. This course provides an excellent basis for a career in Psychology and Criminology related areas.

Using scientific methods and tools, you will analyse crime from both a psychological and criminological perspective to understand what causes offending, how the criminal justice system works and the impact on victims. You’ll also be able to collaborate with other students and discuss public policy issues as you put crime into a wider context.

The course can be tailored to your interests, with topics such as cybercrime, terrorism, and the psychology of oppression and empowerment.

You’ll also get the chance to complete a work placement as part of your studies, which is your opportunity to get real-world experiences in a professional sector, such as the prison service, victim support, offender community support and more.

Our facilities include cognitive research cubicles, an observation room, psychology and IT labs, VR equipment, as well as a mock custody suite and prison cell. What’s more, during the course you will get the opportunity to enrich your learning with digital development opportunities and begin to make networks with like-minded students and inspirational guest lectures.

Our interdisciplinary approach enables you to keep your career options open. You could go on to specialise in forensic, clinical or health psychology, or work in victim support, prisons or probation services.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: *BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology*