BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology course offered by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a unique multidisciplinary program that provides a scientific understanding of the mind, brain, behaviour, and experience linked with legal and criminal justice scenarios. The course incorporates the core areas of Psychology as specified by the British Psychological Society (BPS) while focusing on the relationship between crime, societal response to crime and individual's behaviour.Course Content: The program blends traditional Psychology subjects such as developmental, social and cognitive psychology, biopsychology and research methods with Criminology areas including law, policy, punitive justice and understanding policing. It facilitates students to gain an understanding of crime in various contexts and allows them to explore issues from multiple perspectives. Key Modules: Some key modules in this course include Understanding Crime and Society, The Psychology of Everyday Life, Developing Skills in Criminological and Psychological Analysis, Understanding Criminal Behaviour, Brain Behaviour and Society, Individual Differences and Abnormal Psychology, among others.Accreditations: The course received accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS), confirming a solid grounding in the basic concepts of Psychology. After achieving a minimum second class honours degree, graduates are eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS, which is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.Future Careers: Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology course can explore several career paths including forensic psychology, the police, probation services, the prison service, social work, health and social care, postgraduate study, and research. Moreover, the course offers opportunities to gain practical experience and establish significant contacts in the professional world.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.