Psychology and Criminology

West Suffolk College

The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology will provide you with a comprehensive grounding in the subjects of psychology and criminology as empirical social sciences that aim to understand the mind and behaviour, crime and deviance. You will understand the key principles, ideas, and techniques within the subjects of psychology and criminology, and apply them in an ethical and safe way. You will explore ideas of criminality, deviance and psychopathology, cover different aspects of psychology such as biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology, and consider the social impact of deviance in youth. The course delves into social aspects of criminology and psychology, for example the social impact of crime on individuals and communities, social inequality, gender, age and sexuality, with links to the history of crime and criminality. The course provides an in depth look at human behaviour, including deviant behaviour and attitudes towards deviance over time. You will learn about a range of themes from criminology including victimology, cybercrime, terrorism and extremism, sex crimes and the role of the media in portraying crime, terrorism and deviance. As you progress through the degree, you will develop your academic and personal skills including research, critical thinking, time management, teamwork and self confidence in discussing challenging and – at times – controversial issues.