This course examines the causes and consequences of crime, crime prevention, ways to limit the harm caused by crime and the workings of the criminal justice system (including policing and punishment).
Reflecting the real-life relevance of this degree, the course includes court observations, research and case studies.
Students will study individual motivations, psychological influences and the social, cultural and political environments that surround crime. There are advanced modules on the context of crime, criminalisation and investigation, criminal behaviour and therapy. Students can also explore their area of interest in greater depth in their dissertation project. As well as subject-specific expertise, they'll graduate with skills in data analysis, communication, team working and project management.
This course has a sandwich year option which takes place between Year 2 and the Final year. During this sandwich year students will take a placement within a relevant setting, ensuring they gain essential experience to add to their CV and help them secure a graduate job.
This degree suits a career forensic psychology by offering progression to a postgraduate BPS-approved forensic psychology MSc. Graduates typically work in careers connected to the criminal justice system or other ‘people orientated' professions.
