BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology at Anglia Ruskin University

Explore the fascinating realms of psychology and criminology on our joint honours degree, with hands-on experience in our £45m Science Centre. Accommodation guarantee and commuter support Guaranteed accommodation for Cambridge, Chelmsford and Writtle starters, and support for commuting students. How do our thoughts and feelings dictate our actions?

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Computing and Information Science  |  Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Learn about criminal profiling and how it offers insights into youth offending, gendered violence, genocide, rape, abuse and other types of crime. There are field trips to observe the dynamics of the court room, and the chance to learn about offending and offender rehabilitation from trainee forensic psychologists. Year 1: Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Criminology, The Psychology of Everyday Life, Becoming a Researcher, Clinical and Health Psychology, Criminal Justice in England and Wales. Year 2: Research in Action: Statistical Thinking, Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice, Social Psychology: Development and Difference, Brain, Body and Mind, Ruskin Module; options include Intoxicants and Intoxication, Revolving Doors: Punishment and Rehabilitation, Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health. Year 3: Forensic Psychology, Criminology in Policy and Practice, Psychology Project; options include Psychological Assessment, Cognitive Neuroscience, Stress and Stress Management, Exploitation, Trafficking and Sexual Violence.

Career pathways

I appreciated the fact that lecturers who were working in the field or who had researched specific topics for years were actually the ones teaching. As a Psychology with Criminology graduate, a range of careers is open to you.

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