BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology at University of Gloucestershire

In this BPS-accredited course, you’ll gain a solid understanding of both psychological and criminological processes, and tailor your coursework to the topics that interest you most. You’ll consider how we can apply the theory to different aspects of the criminal justice system.

Department: Criminology and Forensics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; part-time no fixed duration  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027; September 2028  |  Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Thinking Like a Psychologist, Developing Psychological Knowledge, Crime, Justice and Contemporary Society, Criminal Justice: From Crime Scene to Court; Level 5 (Year 2): How we Think: Cognitive Psychology, Absurdities and Atrocities: Social Psychological Explanations of Human Functioning, Traits, talents, and temperaments: Individual differences, From Conception to Coffin: Developmental Psychology; Level 6 (final year): Psychology in Action: Dissertation Research Project, The Social Construction of Reality, Inside the human brain: Cognitive Neuroscience, Thriving in Forensic Practice: Skills, Ethics, and Resilience.

Career pathways

This means that you will be able to access a wide range of psychology – as well as criminology – careers after graduating. This will allow you to develop high-level skills and expertise to match your interests and career goals.

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