犯罪学心理学研究提供了完美的技能组合，可以解释人类行为，调查动机和心理过程，然后将您学到的知识运用到犯罪背景中。只有深入犯罪分子，您才能开始理解导致犯罪的原因。在现代化设施中，由活跃于研究领域的学者授课，您将探索一系列心理学和犯罪学模块，包括当代的警务和犯罪以及惩罚。您还将有机会从犯罪者和受害人的角度分析全球问题。可以根据您的兴趣和职业志向量身定制最后一年的研究项目，并且您将毕业于从事职业所需的知识和技能。研究，教育或心理学，或在刑事司法系统内。三年制课程，全日制可选基础年，国外可选年。
Northumbria University's Psychology with Criminology degree provides the perfect combination of skills to interpret human behaviour, investigate motivation and mental processes and then apply what you have learnt in a criminal context. Only by getting into the mind of a criminal, can you begin to understand what causes a person to commit a crime. Taught by research-active academics in modern facilities, you will explore a range of psychology and criminology modules including contemporary policing and crime and punishment. You will also have the opportunity to analyse global issues, from the point of view of both offender and victim. Teaching content is delivered across Northumbria's Health and Life Sciences and Arts, Design and Social Sciences faculties, opening doors to both Psychology and Criminology career paths. A final year research project can be tailored towards your interests and careers aspirations and you will graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for a career in research, education or psychology, or within the criminal justice system.<br><br>Exploring the application of psychology and criminology to the real world, you will develop core transferable skills such as communication, independent learning, reflection, problem solving and awareness of ethics that are essential in the psychology sector. You will be able to tailor the subject of your final year research project to suit your career aspirations and build key skills in time and project management, communicating with a range of audiences, ethical awareness, and data analysis which, again, are valuable to employers. With accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS) to provide Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), the BSc in Psychology and Criminology has been developed with employability in mind. The Psychology and Criminology degree at Northumbria is designed to not only develop your understanding of psychology and criminology but also your valuable self-development skills such as critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, interpersonal skills and teamwork. You will graduate with practical experience, analytical and research skills along with the confidence and independent learning ability that will stand you in good stead for a variety of careers. With the opportunity to apply for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) you can take your first steps to becoming a Chartered Psychologist and follow a career path into research, education or specialisms in psychology, and with the option to work in the criminal justice system.