BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology at Solent University

Explore the world of crime and get behind the psychology of criminology and social justice, on this BPS Accredited degree. You will develop key industry skills in analytical thinking, crime scene investigations, presentation of evidential studies and critical thinking, along with the key knowledge of psychological and criminological theory to prepare you for a career in relevant fields and sectors. The course is designed and constantly refreshed with current thinking, thanks to a lecturing staff with plenty of experience and current connections within the criminal justice and criminology arena.

Faculty: Psychology and mental health  |  Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year; 4 years with year in industry; 5 years with foundation and industry years  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year option)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Police and Social Control, Psychology Launchpad, The Social Toolkit, Behaviour and the Brain, Neuropsychology, Diversity in the Social World, From Cradle to Grave, CHIP, Psychology Project, Psychology Professional Practice. Optional modules include Punishment, Resistance and Desistance, True Crime in the Information Age, Working with Gender and Sexuality in Criminal Justice, Radicalisation to Terror: Ideology, Threat and Political Violence.

Career pathways

On graduating you will be well placed for various roles within criminology, criminal justice and related fields, including police and probation services, youth work and victim support, human rights, fraud investigations and many more.

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