该课程采用多学科的方法来研究心理学和犯罪学，并允许毕业生以英国心理学会（BPS）认可的资格来发展自己的职业。犯罪学心理学学位通过对人类行为和思维的研究以及对犯罪，犯罪的成因和预防的研究相结合，为心理学的基础奠定了彻底的基础。心理学模块占该学位的三分之二，而犯罪学模块占该学位的三分之一。这使学生有机会研究BPS认证所需的核心心理学领域，同时对犯罪学理论和研究有了深入的了解。
This is a BPS-accredited course of Psychology with Criminology, giving you the opportunity to combine these two subjects and gain an understanding of the human mind and behaviour, and the study of crime, its causes and prevention.<br><br>Our BSc Psychology with Criminology degree offers a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of psychological science and methods. The course also enables you to gain a critical understanding of crime and criminal behaviour. Alongside the study of human development, cognition, and personality, you will explore why anti-social, deviant and criminal behaviour happens, how the criminal justice system operates, and how crime can be tackled.<br><br>Psychology modules make up two-thirds of the degree, while Criminology modules make up the other third. This gives students the opportunity to study the core areas of psychology required for BPS accreditation, while developing a solid understanding of criminological theory and research. Throughout your studies you will be taught by experts in the areas of psychology and criminology, combining expertise from both the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and the School of Social Sciences.<br><br>Our Psychology with Criminology degree will be of special interest to students who are fascinated by both psychology and criminal justice as it aims to provide an excellent grounding for those looking to pursue careers within the criminal justice system, forensic psychology or social policy.<br><br> Additional award -<br>This course comes with the option to undertake a professional placement for a year, at the end of which you will gain a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS).<br>This course comes with the option to study abroad for a year, at the end of which you will gain a Diploma in International Studies (DIntS).