Course summary
Explore the fascinating world of crime, the criminal mind and deviant behaviour. Examine different and sometimes contradictory views on the psychology behind the choices we make. -Accredited by the British Psychological Society -Study abroad opportunities in Brazil, Canada or China -Home to The Institute of Criminal Justice Research (ICJR) Join a unique programme combining the world-class research-led teaching you expect from a Russell Group University and accreditation from the British Psychological Society, a hallmark of quality to employers. You’ll gain the research skills you need to answer complex questions including... Why do people commit crime? Can anything be done to prevent it? How should offenders be punished? With a thorough psychologically informed understanding of criminal behaviour. Your modules will be underpinned by up-to-date research from the Institute of Criminal Justice which will support you to understand the relationship between criminal justice scholarship, and policy, and practice. With a research-led approach you will graduate with the skills you need to impact change in the field of criminology and psychology. Specialist modules and career enhancing employability workshops will help you steer your degree to a range of professional careers opening the door to further research, or careers in public service, psychology, criminal justice and beyond. You can also gain work placements within the prison, probation, or the police, service.
Modules
Typical course content includes: Behavioural Neuroscience; Criminal Justice Studies; Individual Differences; Introduction to Criminology; Introduction to Psychology; Research Methods & Data Analysis II (& Empirical Studies); Research Methods and Data Analysis I; Understanding Everyday Life; Crime and Criminal Justice: Historical Perspectives; Criminological Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Language and Memory; Perspectives in Criminology; Qualitative Research: Foundations, Principles and Skills; Research Methods and Data Analysis III; Current issues in Clinical Psychology; Dissertation (CrimPsych); Issues in Law Enforcement and Social Control
Assessment method
We’ll assess you using: Dissertations Essays Individual and group projects Oral presentations Written exams Your assessment breakdown, year by year: Year 1 Written exam - 59% Coursework - 41% Year 2 Written exam - 37% Coursework - 63% Year 3 Written exam - 30% Coursework - 70%
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
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:
- LC68
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 39 credits M: 6 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDD
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DD
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) - D
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - B
Extended Project - A
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate. You will be expected to attain an equivalent standard to the A level applicant. For more details on the suitability of your qualifications please contact the Admissions Team at [email protected]
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/criminology-and-psychology-degree-bsc
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £20340 | Year 1 |
EU | £20340 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ