Psychology and Criminology - BSc (Hons)

West Suffolk College

This degree combines criminology and psychology to help you understand crime, deviance, and the psychological processes behind behaviour. You’ll study core areas of psychology alongside criminological themes such as victimology, cybercrime, and violent crime, while developing skills in research, critical thinking, and communication. As you progress, you’ll explore advanced topics like offender profiling, policing, and the psychology of persuasion, culminating in an independent research project.Key Course FeaturesThe course is delivered on campus and typically requires students to attend two full days per week. Delivery of the course is through a range of methods including lectures, seminars, discussions, and workshops. The first year of the course is designed to ensure a foundational knowledge of core topics in psychology and criminology to be built upon during the remainder of the degree. In the third year, students will be provided the opportunity to explore a subject area in more depth and apply their understanding of research methods and data analysis as they complete a piece of empirical research.Following this degree some may wish to seek further education, accreditation, and training to pursue a career as a practitioner psychologist (e.g., clinical psychologist). However, a psychology degree is applicable in many different careers as it equips you with a range of skills and knowledge relevant to a variety of roles. Some students on similar courses have pursued postgraduate education in a range of subjects, including teaching qualifications. Others have begun employment with a wide variety of organisations, including the NHS and HM Prison Service

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