BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology at Birmingham City University

[00:00:09] Luke The fact the Birmingham City University psychology courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society is really important to me because not only does that mean that I know the course has a very high standard of quality, but it also means I know that if I ever want to look for a psychology related jobs after my degree, I can do so due to the accreditation of the course has. [00:00:30] Rachael One of the things that stood out about a psychology course here was the modules.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time (optional professional placement)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Across each semester, you’ll study two psychology modules alongside one criminology module, and you can also choose to undertake a year-long professional placement. The degree equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in either subject area, opening a wide range of future opportunities. Over three years, you’ll investigate the workings of the mind and behaviour through psychology modules, while criminology modules deepen your understanding of crime, victimisation and criminal behaviour. Modules include Doing Psychological Research 1, Perspectives within Psychology, Key Debates in Criminological Theory, Doing Psychological Research 2, Psychology in Practice, The Criminal Justice System, Social, Cultural and Community Psychology, Lifespan Psychology.

Career pathways

To complement these attributes will be a host of transferrable skills, which employers from many contrasting industries frequently look for. You’ll benefit from visiting professors from various applied psychology settings such as healthcare, clinical psychology, police and specialist academics in other universities.

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