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Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)

University of Winchester

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UCAS CODE: LC3V

Course options

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Are you fascinated by the relationship between the human mind, crime and the criminal justice system? Want to study not only offender profiling, investigative interviewing and deception, but also the causes of crime and its impact on society? Want to obtain the research skills necessary to explore these topics ethically and rigorously? We can offer you all of this in Psychology with Criminology.Psychology with Criminology enables you to study human thought and behaviour, along with a range of issues and topics associated with the applied context of crime. These complementary fields provide you with the skills and knowledge to progress in a wide range of fulfilling careers, within and beyond the criminal justice system, where you can really make a difference.In Year 1, you will be introduced to the main psychological sub-disciplines, practice the research methods psychologists employ to study these, and consider key conceptual and historical issues. You will also be introduced to the ‘rendezvous’ discipline of Criminology, to explore crime and criminal activity. Year 1 also sees you embark on the department’s successful three-year award-winning graduate employability path.In Year 2, you will examine the core British Psychological Society (BPS) required subjects, such as personality and individual differences, social psychology, quantitative and qualitative research methods and child development. There will also be a focus on your development, not only as an ethical researcher, but also as a future employable graduate. In addition to this essential BPS content, you will explore topics in Criminology such as the causes and punishment of criminal behaviour.In Year 3, you will continue to develop your understanding of the core BPS curriculum, looking at biological and cognitive psychology, alongside your choice of optional modules from both psychology and criminology. Additionally, supported by a research active expert, you will develop, conduct and write up your own piece of independent research on a topic that interests you.COURSE FEATURES- A degree accredited by the British Psychological Society that explores psychology and criminology with a focus on real-world applications.- An award-winning employability programme designed by our chartered occupational psychologist to develop your bespoke professional and personal competencies.- A vibrant research environment with opportunities for you to get involved with psychological research.- Study in a friendly and inclusive learning community. You will be supported by a dedicated team of lecturers, your own personal tutor and in your final year, one to one supervision for your final year project.

Application deadline

29 January

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UCAS Points : 112 - 120

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University information

University of Winchester

  • University League Table

    103rd

  • Campus address

    University of Winchester, Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4NR, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    64th out of 118 9

    64th out of 101 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    126 59%

    67th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    37th

    20
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    76th

    6
  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    118 57%

    61st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    47th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    86th

    2

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