BSc Hons Psychology and Criminology

The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology course offered by the University of Derby provides a combination of subjects that will enable students to understand the human mind and behaviour while exploring crimes, their causes, and their consequences. This three-year program, open for full-time enrollment, is designed to equip students with psychological and criminological perspectives and methodologies.Course Content: Students will gain a strong foundation in psychology and criminology with a special focus on exploring criminal behaviour through psychological concepts and theories. Modules will incorporate various perspectives to examine the complex relationship between societal values, social structures, crime and punishment.Key Modules: Key modules for this course include 'Understanding Crime', 'Criminal Justice System', 'Research Methods in Psychology', 'Developmental and Social Psychology', 'Forensic Psychology', and 'Offender Profiling', among others. In addition to these, students can choose from a range of optional modules to tailor their learning experience.Accreditations: The psychology aspect of this course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This means the course meets the standards required for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) – the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.Future Careers: Graduates of this program can pursue careers in a broad range of fields such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, counselling, social work, human resources, police, probation and prison services. The course provides a strong base for further postgraduate study as well.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.