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Criminal Investigation with Psychology with Placement and Social Sciences Foundation Year

Southampton, Solent University

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Southampton, Solent University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

Understanding the motives behind criminal behaviour is key in investigating crime to explain criminality and to deliver justice.During the Social Sciences Foundation Year, you’ll begin to develop the academic writing and independent learning skills necessary to study a scientific discipline. You’ll also begin to learn the basics of thinking and writing in social sciences.The skills developed during your degree are benchmarked against the requirements of investigations and psychology employment such as analytical thinking, crime scene investigations, presentation of evidential studies and critical thinking.The course is regularly updated and informed by the latest theory and working practice, thanks to experienced lecturing staff working within criminal justice and criminology – ensuring your tuition is current, real-world relevant and tailored to the needs of the industry.And we are proud to offer a wide range of expert guest speakers from the industry, enhancing your learning through practical understanding of sector challenges and considerations – and offering a network of employment opportunities. The course is also supported by optional site visits, both locally and internationally, giving you the chance to broaden your perspective of the criminal justice sector.As well as developing your personal skills, you will build a range of highly transferable communication, teamwork and group interaction skills to enhance your employability.And the learning experience at Solent is a key feature of the course, providing opportunities for personal and group reflection alongside highly stimulating tuition. Many of the staff are current industry experts and published academics in relevant fields, with an open-door policy and a wealth of experience to share.The placement year will allow you to put what what you've learned in your first and second years into practice in the workplace, while gaining valuable real-world work experience before you graduate.5 years with foundation and industry years

Tuition fees

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£ 16,125per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Southampton, Solent University

Southampton, Solent University

  • University League Table

    115th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, E Park Terrace, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 OYN, United Kingdom

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Solent's courses engage with business and industry so that students can develop professional practice, knowledge, and skills to set them up for a future career.
Throughout your studies, you will have access to a range of cutting-edge, award-winning facilities, featuring the latest equipment favoured by industry.
Solent has highly experienced academics from a range of backgrounds, bringing professional expertise and experience into their teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    114th out of 118 2

    94th out of 103 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    107 52%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    72nd

    42

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    29th

    69

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    95 48%

    87th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    82nd

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    27th

    64

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