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Criminology & Psychology at Solihull College & University Centre - UCAS

Course summary

Students studying the BA Joint Honours will have the opportunity to develop a sound and extensive knowledge base in psychology and criminology, producing a scientific understanding of mind, brain, behaviour and experience and the complex interactions between these. Students will be equipped with knowledge of multiples perspectives and real-life scenarios that will encourage an understanding to complex social problems. On successful completion of the BA Joint Honours students could progress to post graduate study including MSc programmes for professional practice or higher-level specialist academic study. There is growing opportunities for developmental roles in a wide range of employment within the sector.

Modules

Level 4 (Year 1) · Introduction to Criminology · Introduction to Psychology · Equality, Diversity and Criminal Justice · The Psychology of Crime · Crime and Society · Introduction to Abnormal Psychology Level 5 (Year 2) · Research Methods · Developmental Psychology · Critical Criminology · Work Placement · Youth Justice · Individual Differences: Personality and Intelligence Level 6 (Year 3) · Research Project · Restorative Justice · Psychological Distress and Mental Wellbeing · Cyber Crime · Psychology of Peace and Conflict

Assessment method

Essays, academic posters, open book examinations, individual presentations, reflective accounts, research reports, literature critiques, work-based projects, case studies, online blogs, group presentations, group discussions, podcasts, lectures.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
CP10
Institution code:
S26
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Solihull College & University Centre are not a licenced student sponsor institution for UK student visas; therefore, we are unable to accept applications from students that require a student visa to enter the UK.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Applicants applying for this course will require a DBS certificate.

Interview

All applicants are required to attend an interview and will be notified of the date and time via email, a text reminder is also sent the day before the interview. Applicants applying from outside the West Midlands alternative interview arrangements can be made for you, but we strongly encourage all prospective applicants come along to view Solihull College and University Centre’s facilities and meet the teaching teams. As part of your interview and possibly your offer you will be required to provide your original certificates, including GCSE’s or equivalents.


English language requirements

Students who are non-native English speakers, or who have not studied the final two years of school in English, but can demonstrate capability in English at a standard commensurate to IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 being awarded on individual sections for a level 4, 5 or 6 qualification, will be considered as eligible to apply for the programme/course.


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £7850* Year 1
Channel Islands £7850* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £7850* Year 1
England £7850* Year 1
Northern Ireland £7850* Year 1
Scotland £7850* Year 1
Wales £7850* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

There is a Work Placement module on level 5, you will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS for this, which will incur additional costs. Student’s may also wish to purchase key texts and there may be external visit opportunities that will also incur additional costs. Other costs include photocopying and printing and depending on the direction and ambition of your work. We suggest budgeting approximately £250-£300 in the first year.

Sponsorship information

Solihull College & University Centre offer a Higher Education Bursary Programme.

Criminology & Psychology at Solihull College & University Centre - UCAS