Course summary
Understanding crime and its impact on society requires a deep dive into both human behaviour and criminal activities. Our Psychology and Criminology degree combines these two areas to give you a well-rounded perspective on the issues surrounding crime. Psychology explores the human mind and behaviour, while criminology looks at crime, deviance, and the workings of the criminal justice system. This course brings both fields together, helping you develop a thorough understanding of why people act the way they do and how crime affects communities. Throughout the programme, you'll gain insights into human behaviour and apply what you learn through various engaging assessments. The course prepares you for careers in health, social care, criminal justice, and other public and social services. This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and sets you up for further study or a career in psychology and criminology.
Modules
• First year: Core Areas of Psychology, Criminal Justice and Human Rights, Introduction to Quantitative Analysis, Introduction to Qualitative Research, Philosophical Roots, Research Approaches and Academic Skills in Psychology, and Understanding Criminology. • Second year: Further Biopsychology and Cognition, Further Research Methods, Developmental and Social Psychology, Individual Differences, Theoretical Criminology, and one optional module from: Critical Victimology, Critical Perspectives on Policing, Violence in Society, Human Rights, Genocide and Resistance, or Environmental Justice. • Final year: Dissertation, Become Unstoppable: Professional Skills, and two optional modules from the following lists:
- Psychology options: Atypical Child Development, Brain and Behaviour, Educational Psychology, Effective and Affective Thinking and Processing, Forensic Psychology, Media Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Psychology of Global Issues in the 21st Century, Psychology and Health, The Psychology of Extreme Violence, The Psychology of Mental Health, and Work Placement.
Assessment method
Assessment methods will vary depending on the modules you choose to study. You can expect to be assessed through exams, research reports, and essays. The remaining assessments will be distributed across assignments, practical reports, group work, and presentations.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
How to apply
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:
- CM89
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 0 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 31 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
T Level - M
Five GCSEs at Grade C or 4 (or above) including English Language and Mathematics is required. Applicants with fewer than 5 GCSEs at grade C or above may be considered on a case by case basis, however GCSE English Language and Mathematics remain essential. UK Equivalencies (such as Key Skills Level 2/ Functional Skills level 2) are accepted. Applicants with non UK qualifications will need to meet the requirement with a satisfactory GCSE equivalent qualification.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT