BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology

The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University combines two exciting fields of study. It's an interdisciplinary course that allows students to explore the complexities of human behaviour and crime. With a strong evidence based approach, it provides the skills required to critically analyse and evaluate the persons, process and potential responses towards reducing criminal behaviour.Course Content: The course provides a multidisciplinary approach to understand crime from both psychology and criminology perspectives. It includes the study of psychological theories and research methods, along with crime, violence and punishment. It also explores the roles of the police, courts and rehabilitation with a focus on the best ways to prevent crime.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Crime & Society, Understanding Social Change, Biological & Cognitive Psychology, and Forensic & Criminal Psychology. In addition to these modules, students will learn about Social & Developmental Psychology and Policing & Punishment.Accreditations: The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing graduates with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, provided they achieve a minimum of second-class honours and complete all the required psychology modules.Future Careers: Graduates from this programme can consider a wide range of career paths including working directly in the criminal justice system, in the police, prison, probation service or youth justice service. They could also consider further training to become a forensic psychologist or pursue roles within the policy and planning departments in government and voluntary organisations, where they can influence criminal justice policy.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.