BSc (Hons) Criminology With Applied Psychology

The Criminology with Applied Psychology course offered by the University of Cumbria offers an in-depth understanding of criminological concepts and theories, combined with a practical understanding of psychology. This course is designed to provide students with skills and knowledge essential for a career in the criminal justice system or further study in these fields. Course Content: The course content includes exploring psychological approaches to understanding crime, criminal justice and crime reduction policies. Students will study the influences that lead to criminal behaviour, and gain advanced understanding of the psychological aspects that influence human behaviour. The curriculum also touches upon ethics, human rights, social diversity, and includes a research project. Key Modules: Core modules of this course encompass 'Understanding Crime and Society', 'Criminal Justice Systems', 'Understanding Self and Others: An Introduction to Psychology', 'Applying Psychology', 'Quantitative and Qualitative Research', 'Researching Crime and Criminal Justice' and a research project. Accreditations: The university itself is accredited by several renowned bodies: the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Policing, ensuring that the course content is relevant, up-to-date, and helpful for competing in today's job market.Future Careers: The course targets careers in several fields such as probation service, youth offending service, police, third sector agencies dealing with offender rehabilitation and support, victim support work, postgraduate training in psychology, and postgraduate research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.