Course summary

Explore crime and selfhood in changing social contexts whilst tackling injustice and inequality. Why choose Criminology and Social Psychology at York? Look beyond traditional views of crime and what it means in our culture and society. Engage with the latest criminological thinking and challenge your preconceptions of crime and disorder. You'll uncover how society, culture and interactions with other people influence our identities, choices and actions. Benefit from teaching that's research-led and covers real world issues. You'll develop new ways of thinking about the effects of crime and social psychology, how it impacts our lives and how we can respond to it. In the process, you'll learn to think critically, evaluate evidence and craft convincing arguments. Develop and nurture criminological and social psychology specialisms. As you progress, you'll develop proficiencies in different areas of studying crime and the self. Our range of option modules will allow you to tailor your learning to your emerging expertise. Prepare for your future. During your studies, you'll have access to careers support, events and networking opportunities. You'll also have the option of adding a placement year or year abroad to your degree. This allows you to gain invaluable experience working or studying in another country before you graduate