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Psychology with Criminology at University of Lancashire - UCAS

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University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Course Overview This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning On our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology degree you’ll study the nature of crime in society. You'll gain an understanding of crime and criminal behaviour from two complementary perspectives. On the Psychology with Criminology course, you study core Psychology modules alongside Criminology. You'll develop a critical understanding of crime, criminal behaviour, victimisation, and the criminal justice system. Choose from a range of criminology and psychology optional modules. Explore issues such as violent and sexual offending, cybercrime, youth justice and the operation of the police and prison services. Psychology focuses on the individual. You'll look at risk factors influencing crime and criminal behaviour. Criminology examines crime from a structural, societal, and law enforcement standpoint. You'll focus on the causes, effects, and social responses to crime. Combining Psychology with Criminology provides you with the perspectives from both disciplines. Studying both provides you with a wide range of career options upon completion of the course. Why study with us

  • Study in a department with an international reputation for Forensic Psychology.
  • Your Psychology with Criminology degree will be taught in short, focused blocks, offering a structured learning experience.
  • The course is tailored to the Psychology and Criminology specialism from Year 1 but with the flexibility to transfer to any of our other Psychology courses.
What you'll do
  • Our Psychology with Criminology course gives you a breadth and depth of knowledge whilst gaining insights into the causes of crime, prevention and rehabilitation.
  • Study in a department with research-active academics in forensic psychology and criminology. You'll also learn from experienced practitioners from within the industry. Our teaching ensures real-world relevance and an employer informed curriculum.
  • You’ll learn application of psychological theory to criminal investigation and crime prevention. You'll also develop an understanding of psychological problems associated with criminal behaviour and the treatment and rehabilitation of those who have committed offences.
Future Careers Graduating from this course enables you move onto further education and professional training in Psychology. We offer a range of BPS-accredited masters degrees which would be the first step towards achieving professional training in Psychology. Graduates are involved in a range of roles related to law, order, crime and crime prevention. This includes the development and implementation of treatment programmes, modifying offender behaviour and improving the psychological wellbeing of prisoners and prison staff. They often provide the research evidence to support practice, conduct prisoner profiling and give evidence in court or at parole boards and mental health tribunals. Some of our graduates use skills from our degree to take graduate-level positions in a range of organisations, including:
  • Police
  • Prison Service
  • NHS
  • Social and community services
  • Health authorities
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Education and training.
If you are interested in immediately entering employment after graduating, a year-long placement or placement module can be used to enhance your graduate prospects.

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
CMV9
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
86%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index Inflation rate and increases permitted by the Government
Psychology with Criminology at University of Lancashire - UCAS