BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology at Arden University

Programme overview

Explore criminological issues through a psychological lens with our BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology joint degree. The programme equally integrates both disciplines, providing you with a profound understanding of deviant and criminal behaviour. As you delve into the influences and management of such conduct, you will acquire modern skills crucial for fulfilling roles within the criminal justice field. Study locations: Birmingham, Leeds, London (Ealing, Holborn and Stratford), Manchester, Nottingham, Online.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology | Duration: Full-time: 3 years (Blended); Part-time: 3 years+ (Online) | Study mode: full-time, part-time, online | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: Becoming a Criminologist, Introduction to Studying Psychology, Social Psychology, Crime, Media, Culture, Working within the Criminal Justice System, Developmental Psychology. Level 5: The Prison, Personality and Intelligence, Youth Crime and Justice, Crimes of the Powerful, Researching the Field, Forensic Psychology. Level 6: Counselling Psychology, Mental Health and Illness, Victimology, Cyberpsychology, Professional Practice: A Case Study, Research Project

Career pathways

The interdisciplinary nature of this degree will equip you with transferable skills you can apply to a range of exciting career paths in areas directly linked to criminology and psychology, leaving your career options wide open. Roles graduates may consider include Police, Prison service, Probation, Social Research, Voluntary sector, Charities or NGOs, Government organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements To be eligible for our BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology, you should normally have: Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR Completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent. If you don’t currently hold the above qualifications, we also offer this course with an additional foundation year, which is designed for students who need extra support when starting their degree course Non standard entry requirements We’re also happy to consider an application from you if you can show us that you have relevant work experience that required critical thinking and analysis skills. We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your motivation and ability to study this degree, along with references and evidence of your previous work experience. English: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English, can be…

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,525 a year. Fee per year, UK campus (blended learning), UK (England) students; standard fee before any offers or scholarships. Source

International applicants: GBP 5,500 a year. Fee per level (Levels 4/5/6 each charged at this amount), online learning, international students (fee shown for applicants from Ghana; Arden sets online fees by country); part-time online students may take more than one year per level. Source

Duration: Full-time: 3 years (Blended); Part-time: 3 years+ (Online)

Apply through the official page: https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/how-to-apply

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