BSc (Hons) Criminology & Psychology

The Criminology and Psychology course from the University of Chester offers a platform to explore the complexities of human behaviour and the impact of crime on society. In this exciting program, students are provided a broad understanding of both disciplines - the why and how of crime, along with the exploration of psychological concepts and theories.Course Content: The course imparts students with knowledge of the efficacy of anti-crime strategies and policing, the social and personal aspects of crime, mental disorders and criminal behaviour, and psychological theories of mind and behaviour. It includes perspectives on the effects of crime on society and the individual impacted by crime, detailed studies on psychological theories, and their application in real-life and controlled environments. Key Modules: The programme includes key obligatory modules like Introduction to Criminology, Foundations in Psychology, Reading and Writing Psychology and more. The course further splits into major sections such as Criminal Justice and Social Policy, Social Psychology, Biological Psychology, Forensic Psychology, and more as it progresses. Future Careers: Graduates of this programme can look forward to a variety of career paths, such as working in the field of social work, probation, policing, the prison service, or the broader criminal justice system. Alternatively, graduates may choose to continue their studies on postgraduate programmes. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.