BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology
Does the rapidly expanding field of criminal psychology interest you? Do you want to learn more about the critical issues facing today’s criminal justice system? Take a deeper look inside the criminal mind with our degree. This programme gives you the opportunity to study alongside fellow professionals and classmates to take part in thought-provoking modules covering topics such as offender profiling, risk management and offender rehabilitation. Our course emphasises the importance of evidence-based practice along with the integration of psychological theory to understand, reduce and prevent offending behaviour. You’ll also study the core areas of psychology including cognitive, social and developmental psychology.
Course syllabus:
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Fundamentals of Effective Learning in Psychology
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Introduction to Social Psychology
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Crime & Society
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Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
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Introduction to Offender Profiling
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Introduction to Research Methods
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Dealing with Offending Behaviour
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Personality and Intelligence
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Biological Psychology
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Advanced Cognitive Psychology
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Individual Differences, Emotions and Behaviours
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Quantitative Psychology
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Psychological Development through the Lifespan
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Forensic Psychology
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Criminology
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Risk Assessment and Management
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Criminal Investigation
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Youth Crime and Justice
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Prisons and Penology
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Substance Misuse and Crime
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Probation and Community Justice
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Critical Social Psychology
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Developmental Science
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Criminal Behaviour and Deviance
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Investigative Psychology
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Victimology and Criminal Victimisation
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Final Psychology Project
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Policing
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The Economics of Crime
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Criminal Justice in the Information Age: Cyber Crime and Security