BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychological Studies at Birkbeck, University of London

Our new BA Criminology and Psychological Studies gives you the opportunity to think critically about important questions such as: What is crime? Who commits crime and why? What are the impacts of crime on victims and what are the impacts of engagement with the criminal justice system on both victims and offenders?

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this course you will explore the relationship between individuals, society and the criminal justice system, and consider: why people commit violent and harmful acts how our current criminal justice institutions and practices themselves often produce psychological harm how these institutions and practices might be improved. You will develop a critical understanding of the effects of victimisation and how we improve prospects of healing and rehabilitation for victims and offenders involved in the criminal justice system. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Crime and Critical Psychology, Understanding Applied Cognitive Psychology, Understanding Applied Social Psychology, Understanding Individual Differences, Understanding Neuroscience, What is Crime?.

Career pathways

In the charity or voluntary sector, graduates can pursue roles such as: youth or community worker, public or local government administration officer, charity fundraiser, community campaigner or advocate, community educator.

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