BA Criminology with Social Psychology

The BA Criminology with Social Psychology course at the University of Essex is an innovative and challenging programme. It allows its students to explore the world of criminal behaviour and social identity while understanding how society faces these issues. It strives to deliver students with compelling knowledge of key areas of the criminal justice system and the psychological aspects of human behaviour and society's core beliefs and values.Course Content: The three-year course touches on critical topics such as victimology, forensic psychology, the psychology of crime, and violent crime. It provides students with deep insight into the psychological, social, and contextual dimensions of criminal acts.Key Modules: The course consists of compulsory modules in 'Psychology of Crime,' 'Violent Crime,' 'Investigative and Forensic Psychology,' and 'Victimology.' It also offers an array of optional modules, including 'Cyber Crime,' 'Serial Killers,' 'Human Rights and Global Justice,' and 'Policing Society,' among others. Future Careers: Graduates from this BA Criminology with Social Psychology course can proceed to work in a variety of sectors such as counselling, criminal justice services, police, probation, social research in governmental and non-governmental organisations, and further academic studies. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.