BSc(Hons) Psychology with Criminology

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology at the University of Huddersfield, UK, is a unique course that combines the theories of criminal behaviour with a deep understanding of human behaviour and mental processes.Course Content: The course cultivates the skills needed to analyse the psychological impacts upon individuals' involvement in criminal activities and examines the complex arena of criminal justice. It covers the societal reactions towards crime as well as the systems administered for managing crime, focused particularly on the UK perspective with a global context incorporated. An optional placement year provides real-world experience.Key Modules: Examples of key modules include Introduction to Psychology, Crime and Society, Psychological Research Methods, Understanding Crime, Social and Developmental Psychology, Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Optional Placement Year, Case-Processing and Sentencing, and Violent Crime.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), offering Graduate Basis for Chartered membership, which is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can pursue careers in a range of fields, including the criminal justice system (police, prison, probation services), social work, local and central government and related roles in voluntary organisations and charities. Some may also use their degree as a basis for postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.