BSc (Honours) Criminology and Psychology

The BSc (Honours) Criminology and Psychology course at Sheffield Hallam University is a full-time, three-year undergraduate program. This course provides a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the human mind and behaviour, along with a study of crime while examining its societal impacts. By taking this course, students develop their critical thinking skills along with enhancing their abilities for problem solving, research and data analysis which are in high demand in different sectors. This dual-honours degree operates at the intersection of criminology and psychology, which are fields of equal relevance in today's society. Course Content: Over the span of three years, the course program covers a diverse aspect of criminology and psychology. In the first year, students are introduced to the 'near and far', developing psychological knowledge and understanding, Criminal Justice System, psychology informing criminology and introduction to the Societies of Criminology and Psychology. The second year of the course includes modules like 'Exploring Penal Policy', 'Psychology and Crime', 'Contempory Issues in Criminal Justice' and 'Research Methods and Law'. In the third year, students work on their dissertation and other modules like 'Hot Topics in Criminology', 'Forensic Psychology', 'Applied Cognition and Cognitive Neuropsychology'.Key Modules: Introduction to Societies of Criminology and Psychology, Understanding the Social World, Criminal Justice System, Developing Psychological Knowledge and Understanding, Research IKE - Understanding the Social World, Understanding Criminology, Laws of Crime, Youth Crime and Justice, Hot Topics in Criminology, Psychology and Crime, Research Methods and Law, Forensic Psychology, Applied Cognition and Cognitive Neuropsychology, Dissertation.Accreditations: The Bsc (honours) Criminology and Psychology course is accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Future Careers: This course has wide career prospects in areas such as the Criminal Justice System, counselling, policy-making, social work, local and national government, charities, prison service, police service or probation service. Alternatively, graduates could continue their academic pathway by engaging in postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page: BSc (Honours) Criminology and Psychology