BA (Hons) Psychology and Criminology at University of Brighton

Are you intrigued by what drives human behaviour and why people commit crimes? Our Psychology and Criminology degree blends these two fascinating fields, helping you understand their impact on everyday life. You will explore psychological theories and research, applying them to real-world issues while also delving into the causes of criminal behaviour and how society responds.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Science  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 will introduce you to both disciplines and to research methods which you will later apply in your own research work. You will look at the basic approaches and theories within psychology and consider issues of application in the field. Areas covered include an introduction to applied psychology; cyberpsychology; clinical and counselling psychology; community psychology; gender and sexuality; health psychology; forensic psychology; and positive psychology. This module addresses key issues in child development and lifespan development to provide you with an introduction to the field of developmental psychology. Modules include Introduction to Applied Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Psychological Investigations: Foundations, Psychology Investigations: Practical Applications, Criminal Justice Matters, Theories of Crime, Psychological Investigation: Becoming an Independent Researcher, Critical Perspectives on Justice, Brain, Body and Cognition, Punishment, Power and the State.

Career pathways

When you graduate you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS. Graduate Basis is the first step in becoming a Chartered Psychologist and enables you to begin further training and to become, for example, a forensic, educational or occupational psychologist.

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