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Course Overview

Covering two distinct and yet complementary areas of study, this major minor Criminology with Psychology degree allows you to study the fundamental elements of each discipline.

Not only will you be able to gain an advanced understanding of crime and criminal justice systems, but you’ll be able to consider the psychology of crime in relation to such issues, making for a stimulating programme of study.

The ability to combine two academic disciplines is also a great way of broadening your knowledge base and opening up opportunities for a wide range of interesting career options.

What you will study?

You will study a mix of criminology and psychology modules throughout the course. Each year your studies will focus on a series of criminology modules which will be supplemented with additional psychology study.

Year One

Criminology modules:

  • Understanding Crime and Society
  • Understanding Criminal Justice
  • Criminological Theory
  • Researching Crime and Criminal Justice I

Psychology modules:

  • Perspectives in Psychology
  • Critical readings in Psychology

Year Two

Criminology modules:

  • Policing
  • Researching Crime and Criminal Justice II
  • Contemporary Issues in Substance Misuse
  • Professional Practice 

Psychology module:

  • From Cells to Consciousness
  • Lifespan Development in the Social Context

Year Three

Criminology modules:

  • Critical Issues in Criminal Investigations
  • Understanding Homicide

You will also study two modules from the following options:

  • Comparative Criminology
  • Terrorism, Security and the War on Terror

Psychology modules:

  • Forensic Psychology

You will study two modules from the following options:

  • Therapeutic Interventions across the lifespan (optional)
  • Health Psychology (optional)
  • How the Mind Works in Everyday Life (optional)

Teaching

The Criminology with a Psychology degree is taught through a combination of lectures, discussion-based or practical seminars, participative workshops, and tutorials. There is a strong emphasis on research methods and you will develop your practical psychology skills in our purpose-built laboratories. We also invite guest speakers from a range of professions, such as the youth service, the police and the various branches of psychology.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Typical A-Level Offer

BCC - CDD (this is equivalent to 104-80 UCAS tariff points).

Typical Welsh BACC Offer

Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C/D in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC - CD at A-Level (this is equivalent to 104-80 UCAS tariff points).

Typical BTEC Offer

Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with higher grades of between 655-445 (this is equivalent to 112-80 UCAS tariff points)

Typical IB Offer

Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 29 overall including 5 or above in English at standard level

Typical Access to HE Offer

Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points

Additional Requirements:

GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. 

English Requirements:

In general, international applicants will need to have achieved an overall IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.

However, if you have previously studied through the medium of English IELTS might not be required.

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This information was accurate on : 27/04/2021
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