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BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology is a undergraduate Psychology course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Psychology · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

This is a unique degree that covers psychology and criminology, offering both British Psychological Society accreditation and QAA standards for criminology. The Course will equip you to understand human motivation and behaviour and apply that insight to legal and criminal contexts, opening an exciting range of career opportunities once you graduate. In addition, at the University of Westminster, we offer a strong foundation in teaching and research in forensic, investigative psychology and criminology, and we take an international perspective to study modern challenges such as human trafficking and issues connected to the Global South. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - A wide range of option modules provides a truly multidisciplinary perspective on crime and psychology - Our experienced team draw on their research and scholarly activity to provide you with a global perspective on crime and psychology - Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Gaining a BPS accredited qualification is necessary if you wish to pursue a career as a Chartered Psychologist in the areas of forensic, clinical, occupational, counselling, health, educational, and sports and exercise psychology - Based in our Regent Campus and Cavendish Campus in central London, you'll enjoy the benefits of studying in a major global city - A work placement module is built into the course, to help you get ahead before graduating - Between Years 2 and 3 you'll have the option to complete an additional psychology placement year or study abroad Campus: Regent, Central London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): The work placement module built into our course will provide you with valuable practical experience. You'll gain the knowledge and experience to work in areas such as policing and crime analysis, prison services, victim support, forensic or clinical psychology, and many more. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Controversies in Criminal Justice (Year 1, Core)
• Criminological Imagination (Year 1, Core)
• Criminological Perspectives (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to Psychological and Criminological Research Methods (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology (Year 1, Core)
• Cultivating employability skills for career success (Year 2, Core)
• Further Biopsychology and Cognition (Year 2, Core)
• Further Social and Developmental Psychology (Year 2, Core)
• Psychological and Criminological Research Methods (Year 2, Core)
• Radical Criminology (Year 2, Core)
• Gender, Crime and Justice (Year 2, Option)
• Globalisation, Crime and Control (Year 2, Option)
• Race, Power and Criminal Justice (Year 2, Option)
• Youth, Crime and Justice (Year 2, Option)
• Forensic Psychology (Year 3, Core)
• Project in Forensic or Criminological Psychology (Year 3, Core)
• Clinical Psychology (Year 3, Option)
• Health Psychology (Year 3, Option)
• Media and Crime (Year 3, Option)
• Psychology of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Year 3, Option)
• Psychology of Education (Year 3, Option)
• Punishment and Modern Society (Year 3, Option)
• Sexology (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Assistant psychologist
• Probation officer
• Trainee crime analyst
• Youth offending support officer