Criminology with Psychology BSc (Hons)

Overview

Understand the mind of offenders, victims and witnesses, and learn about the theories of crime and criminality on this combined BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology degree course.

You’ll get a foundation in the psychology of crime, and enhance your studies by exploring the causes of offending behaviour, responses to crime, and how rehabilitation works.

This course prepares you for a career in areas such as the prison or probation service, criminal justice agencies and victim support.

What you'll experience

On this Criminology with Psychology degree course, you'll:

• Study in one of the largest criminology departments in the UK, with teaching drawn from the latest research in criminology and psychology
• Tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions, and hear from recent graduates who are working in the field
• Interact with practitioners from criminal justice agencies, businesses and charitable organisations
• Get out of the classroom by using our forensic interviewing facilities
• Make the most of our networks with agencies such as youth offender teams, the probation service, prisons, and Hampshire Fire and Rescue.

Careers and opportunities

This course opens up career opportunities in areas related to psychology and criminology.

What can you do with a Criminology with Psychology degree?

Organisations you could work for in include:

• the police force
• the probation service
• the prison service
• academic research
• victim and offender support charities

You could also work in third sector organisations and charities that work towards improving the lives of those in or leaving the criminal justice system.

What jobs can you do with a Criminology with Psychology degree?

Our graduates have gone on to jobs such as:

• investigative data analyst
• police officer
• probation officer
• youth offending support officer
• offender case administrator

Work experience and career planning

To give you the best chance of securing a great job when you graduate, our Careers and Employability service can help you find relevant work experience during your course. We can help you identify placements, internships, voluntary roles and freelancing opportunities that will complement your studies and build your portfolio.

We'll also be available to help, advise and support you for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.

This course allows you to take the Learning From Experience (LiFE) option. This means you can earn credits towards your degree for work, volunteer and research placements that you do alongside your study.