BSc Hons. Criminology and Criminal Psychology

The Criminology and Criminal Psychology BSc Hons course offered by the University of Greenwich is a unique program that combines the study of crime and criminal behaviour. It offers broad exposure to different disciplines and includes classroom-based learning and real-time practical experiences.Course Content: The course emphasizes the study of Criminological theory, research methods, and criminal justice. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of areas such as prisons, penal policy, and the legal justice framework. The course also lays emphasis on psychological theories and perspectives with special focus on understanding criminal behaviours, psychopathologies, and victimology. The curriculum incorporates several active learning strategies including field visits to prisons, courts, probation settings, and to police services. Key Modules: Key modules include Criminal Justice, Crime and Punishment, Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Psychology, Justice and the Legal System, Psychopathology and Crime, Victimology, and Youth & Crime among others. Accreditations: This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, adding further credibility to the qualification.Future Careers: The course prepares its students for a broad range of career paths. Graduates may pursue careers in areas such as policing, probation service, prison service, social work, victim support and rehabilitation of offenders, local and central government departments, and also in research and academia. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.