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This course in Psychology with Criminology will give you insights into human behaviour, explanations of the causes of crime and criminal justice responses. It successfully combines core content from the British Psychological Society (BPS) with innovative modules that explore current critical debates in criminology and psychology. Undertaking this psychology with criminology course may open the door to postgraduate study or training to work with ex-offenders or victims of crime. As the course is accredited by the BPS, there may be the option of potentially further study in a related area such as Forensic Psychology and going on to train as a Forensic Psychologist. You will learn from staff and guest speakers with valuable experience in the field, and have the opportunity to gain work experience where you can apply your knowledge and skills. Our psychology research facilities include state-of-the-art brain imaging electroencephalogram (EEG), eye tracking equipment and a range of experiment and research software. We provide access and a high standard of support for use of these facilities. Show less

Compulsory modules
Behaviour and Mind
Growing Up
Introduction to Criminology
Imprisonment
Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology
Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
Cognition in Action
Lifespan Development
Further Research Methods
Individual Differences
Social Psychology
Explaining Criminal Behaviour
Experiencing Psychology in Practice
Project Dissertation
Biological Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Victimology
Cybercrime

Course detail & modules
This course will give you a foundation in psychology and develop your knowledge in the specialist areas of criminal behaviour and the treatment of offenders.

You will enhance your knowledge thanks to the expertise of our lecturers, many of whom are involved in research in the field. Their specialisms cover fascinating and evolving areas, such as cyber-bullying, binge drinking and honour-based violence.

Throughout the course you will have a personal tutor to work with you. In addition, you can expect to learn through:

lectures
seminars
workshops
tutorials (in small groups and one-to-one)
experiential (work-based)
supported online tasks
independent study.

An important part of the psychology with criminology degree is the module Experiencing Psychology in Practice, where you will undertake some work-based learning and apply theoretical knowledge gained on the course to the world of work and real-life experiences. You may undertake this element of the course in organisations that are directly involved in supporting those who are victims of crime and in rehabilitating ex-offenders. Possible areas include:

victim support schemes
offender resettlement organisations
drug support schemes
after-school clubs
market research.

You will also expand on your IT skills during the course which includes using online survey building software and software for statistical analysis. You will also develop research skills which enable you to design, conduct, analyse and write up a Psychology research study in your final year. You will also have access to specialised equipment and software that will aid your learning and provide practical research skills. This includes:

experiment building software such as Testable, SuperLab and Psychopy
Biopacs
two eye tracking units with biofeedback integration capability
EEG
portable EEG
validated Cognitive ability tests.

By the time you graduate, you will have developed knowledge and skills in this specialist area, as well as the advanced research, literacy and numeracy skills that employers value.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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