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Psychology and Criminology at University of Salford - UCAS

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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.
- Criminology options: Crime, Society and Racialisation, Critical Perspectives on Policing, Critical Victimology, Environmental Justice, Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice, Human Rights, Genocide and Resistance, Migration and Socio-Legal Dynamics, Policing and Social Control, Prisons and Punishment, Probation and Rehabilitation, The Criminal Justice Process - Criminology, and Violence in Society.

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

Application codes

Course code:
CM89
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus code:
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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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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Psychology and Criminology at University of Salford - UCAS