BSc (Hons) Criminology & Psychology

The BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology course at Plymouth University offers a unique integration of two complementary fields. Students will acquire a thorough understanding of the numerous theories and concepts of both criminology and psychology, allowing them to examine society's key issues in a critical and innovative manner. Course Content: Over this three-year course, students will delve into areas such as psychology and crime, social and developmental psychology, youth and crime, forensic and investigative psychology, and more. Students will learn to apply psychological theories to a range of criminal behaviors, studying the roots and impacts of criminal behavior and how society responds.Key Modules: The program consists of crucial modules like Understanding Criminology, Debates in Criminology, Forensic and Investigative Psychology, Psychology and Crime, Quantitative Methods in Psychology, Qualitative methods in psychological science, Critical Social Psychology and many others.Future Careers: Graduates can find careers across several fields including working within the criminal justice system, social work, and law enforcement, or undertake further study. Historically, students have gone onto work in roles related to probation, the police, the prison service, NGOs, and charities. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.