Course summary
The undergraduate BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology programme is aimed at students wanting to gain an undergraduate degree in Psychology but also have an interest in criminology. It is designed to equip students with critical psychological skills, knowledge and values, enabling them to apply psychology to real life contexts. Completion of the programme will allow students to seek further education in the field of psychology (e.g. Education, health, forensic). It will also enable students to seek employment in a number of areas, including psychology, health, education, management, policing, business etc. The programme is seeking BPS accreditation and once achieved, students will be able to apply to BPS for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, which is the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist. On an accredited course students get free membership to the BPS in the first year. students will gain a BPS psychology degree and also undertake 4 criminology modules, delivered by criminology tutors. This course would suit students with an interest criminology but who essentially want the BPS accredited degree. It would suit students considering a career in forensic psychology or working in an area involved in crime.
Modules
Foundation Year Term 1: • Communication Skills • Digital and Research Skills • Sustainability and Society Term 2: • Foundation Year Project • Core Concepts of Psychology • One option from the following: Core Concepts of Business; Core Concepts of Computer Science; Core Concepts of Criminology and Policing, Core Concepts of Law. Year One • The Psychology of Mental Health • Understanding the Person • Foundations of Criminology • Research Methods in Psychology • Brain and Behaviour • Applications of Professional Psychology Year Two • Neuroscience of Behaviour • Lifespan Development • Personality & Individual Differences • Advanced Research Methods • Social & Critical Psychology • Cognitive Psychology Year 3 • Mental Health and Wellbeing • Dissertation (40 credits, 2 semesters) Students have a choice of one option module in semester 1 Optional module: • Urban criminology • Migration Students pick two option modules in semester 2 optional modules: • Cybercrime (criminology module) • Media, crime and control (criminology) • Zemiology: social harms (criminology) • Terrorism (criminology module)
Assessment method
Assessments are designed to meet the programme and module learning outcomes and are both formative and summative. The formative assessments include the preparation and feedback from teaching sessions (e.g. lectures, seminars, workshops and presentations). Summative assessment that contributes to the grade, may include written assignment, group work/studies, video presentations(video, oral, poster), reports and reflective assignments.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - DD - EEE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 0 credits P: 45 credits
AS - Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher - B - DD
Extended Project - Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Pass (D or E)
Please note: We assess your most recent awarded or attempt of a qualification(s) towards entry to our programme so it is important that you include all recent study on your application.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.law.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements/
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. |
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £16700 | Year 1 |
International | £16700 | 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
Provider information
The University of Law
2 Bunhil Row
London
EC1Y 8HQ