Criminology and Psychology with Foundation year

Canterbury Christ Church University

**Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.** Dive into the fascinating world of criminal behaviour and human psychology with a Criminology & Psychology degree at Canterbury Christ Church University.Taking an interdisciplinary approach, you'll explore challenges related to crime, harm, and justice through a psychological lens. From understanding violent behaviour to improving victim support and rehabilitation, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful difference in society.What you’ll learn- Investigate why people commit crimes and how mental health and trauma shape behaviour.- Explore how society responds to crime and how psychology can offer solutions to social issues.- Examine the roles and functions of policing, punishment, and rehabilitation within the criminal justice system.- Understand the complexities of human experience and behaviour.- Develop practical skills for working in multi-agency environments, from youth justice to victim support.Our expert staff, many with practitioner and research experience, will guide you through a curriculum that blends theory, practice, and social relevance. You'll learn in a supportive, dynamic environment that will prepares you for careers in criminal justice, mental health, policy, or research.This degree in Criminology & Psychology will empower you to challenge assumptions, understand complexity, and build a career that creates real impact. Begin your journey into the psychology of crime and justice today.**Location**This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

School of Law, Policing, and Social Sciences