BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology
Overview
What factors can explain the recent rise in knife crime? How is climate change linked to crimes of the powerful? Are prisons the appropriate response to criminal acts? Are we all treated equally before the law?
These are some of the debates that you will explore in this course, by looking at the complex interactions between the state, the offender, the victim and society. You will think critically about how laws are made and how social structures shape both crime and crime control. In addition to engaging with criminological theories and topical crime and justice issues, this course provides you with a solid base of knowledge in Psychology and understanding of human behaviour, feelings and interactions.
As a criminology student at LSBU, you will be able to engage in a series of employability events. Criminology courses open pathways to careers in a variety of settings, including probation, policing, the prison service, NGOs, local authorities, the voluntary sector, youth offending teams, teaching, social work and administration.
The course is also linked to the LSBU Crime and Justice Research Group that organizes a series of research seminars and public events throughout the year. You will be encouraged to attend and participate in these events to enhance your learning experience and meet with researchers, practitioners and campaigners.
Why Criminology with Psychology at LSBU?
- You’ll be taught by research-active academics whose work is nationally and internationally recognised and informs the course curriculum.
- No.2 London University overall in Criminology (Guardian League Table, 2018).
- Our courses prepare you for a range of careers, including probation, policing, the prison service, NGOs, local authorities, the voluntary sector, youth offending teams, teaching, social work and administration.
- Be part of an academic community dedicated to social justice and global responsibility – with inspiring schedule of guest speakers, events, volunteering opportunities and exchange of ideas.
- Enhance your employability by taking part in our employability events and choosing a work placement module in Year 2.
Modules
This course provides you with valuable knowledge and the ability to think critically about a range of topics within criminology. You will also gain transferable skills, which will provide you with a solid background to starting your career in different fields. Topics you will study include criminal justice, prisons, policing, punishment, youth crime, as well as some core psychology areas of research.
Methods of assessment for course overall: 67% coursework.
Year 1
Semester 1
- Introduction to the criminal justice system
- Deconstructing the crime problem
- Introducing psychological approaches
Semester 2
- Issues in crime
- Understanding crime: criminological theory in context
- Exploring psychological approaches
Year 2
Semester 1
- Understanding punishment: penal theory and practice
- The psychology of feelings
Optional modules
- Behind bars: prisons and society
- Issues in criminal justice history
- Policing and society
Semester 2
- Researching crime, deviance and justice
- Youth, crime and delinquency
- The psychology of behaviour with others
Year 3
Semester 1
- Gender, crime and justice
- Research project
Optional modules
- Counselling psychology and psychotherapy
- Development of brain and behaviour in infancy
- Psychology of mental health
- Psychology of inter- and intra- group processes
- Psychology of addictive behaviours
Semester 2
- Research project
- Contemporary criminology
Optional modules
- Counselling psychology and psychotherapy
- Health psychology
- Lifespan development
- Neuropsychology
- Thinking: past, present and future
- Psychology of the workplace
Entry requirements
- A Level BCC or:
- BTEC National Diploma MMM or:
- Access to HE qualifications with 9 Distinctions and 36 Merits or:
- Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 106 UCAS points
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0, Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.
Advanced entry
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.