BSc CRIMINOLOGY with Forensivc Psychology

The Criminology with Forensic Psychology BSc course at the University of Leicester is a three-year program that uniquely combines the study of crime and criminal justice with a focus on psychology and its role in forensic situations. It offers a strong foundation in criminology theories, whilst also offering a substantive psychological understanding relevant to forensic contexts. The course places substantial emphasis on developing skills that are essential in various professional settings.Course Content: This course covers a broad spectrum of topics. In the first year, students explore the core principles of criminology and psychology. The second year delves deeper, exploring topics like Crime in Modern Britain, Aims of Sentencing, and many more. The third year provides students with the option to choose from an array of specialized modules in areas like Sexual Crime, Juvenile Justice, International Human Rights, among others.Key Modules: Key modules include Understanding Criminology, Sociology of Everyday Life, Psychological Research Skills, Clinical and Abnormal Psychology, Biological and Cognitive Psychology, and Child and Adolescent Psychology. The course also includes a self-directed dissertation in the final year, allowing students to explore their area of interest in-depth.Accreditations: The course does not specifically mention any accreditations.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue careers in various fields such as the police, probation service, prison service, social work, and public sector roles in criminal justice and victim support services. Additionally, the experience gained from this course opens up opportunities in career paths like research, teaching, or continuing further study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.