Criminology and Psychology BA (Hons) at Coventry University

Explore criminological issues, forensic psychology, and the psychology of crime and mental health to help build an impactful career in preventative education and rehabilitation in the criminal justice system and beyond. This interdisciplinary course offers a chance to explore crime and criminal justice through critical perspectives and psychological insights. By applying theory to real-world settings, you should gain the skills needed to address key societal issues and prepare for an impactful, rewarding career in this field.

Faculty: Criminology and Forensic Investigations  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour, The Criminal Justice System, Crime Patterns and Analysis, Principles of Investigation: Theory and Practice. Year two: Crime, Nature and Resistance, Psychology in Forensic Contexts, Policing, Punishment and Control. Final year: Rehabilitation and Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health, Victimology, Aggression, Violence and Serious Offending, Violence and Exploitation.

Career pathways

Throughout the course, you should develop a broad range of highly valued skills to reflect the changing and dynamic needs of industry, including exceptional communication, project planning, critical thinking and analysis, problem-solving, and powerful presentation and listening skills. On successful completion of the course, you should be a globally and interculturally aware graduate ready to make a dynamic difference in the world.

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