BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Psychology at University of Chichester

Our BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Psychology degree explores why people commit crimes and how criminal behaviour generates evidence, informs court proceedings and shapes offender rehabilitation.

Faculty: Criminology  |  Department: Criminology  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chichester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your first year introduces the foundations of criminology and forensic psychology, key issues and debates, how society manages crime, and concepts underpinning human rights, diversity and duty of care. Modules (indicative): Year One: Social Minds: Exploring Human Interaction, Thinking Like a Social Scientist: Study and Research Skills, Introduction to Criminology and Forensic Psychology, Facilitating Wellbeing: Positive Perspectives, Mind and Machine, The Science of Behaviour: Theory to Evidence / Year Two: Human Cognition and Individual Differences, Developmental Psychology, Research Methods: Experimental Design and Analysis.

Career pathways

The degree can prepare you for a career as a Forensic Criminologist or Forensic Psychologist in prisons, rehabilitation units, secure hospitals, courts and social services.

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