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Psychology with Criminology

De Montfort University

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De Montfort University
UCAS CODE: C8L3

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    De Montfort University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This course combines psychology with criminology, exploring how the mind shapes behaviour and how psychological theories apply to criminal behaviour and societal reactions to crime. You’ll study human behaviour using scientific methods-observation, measurement, and testing-to understand how and why people act the way they do.You’ll also develop key skills in critical thinking, communication, and scientific research, including data analysis and presentation, preparing you for careers where understanding societal issues is essential.Graduates succeed in fields such as criminal justice, education, social work, research, advertising, human resources, and healthcare.You’ll study core areas of psychology including biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, with topics such as personality, intelligence, research methods, and historical perspectives. In your second and third years, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your learning with elective modules in psychology and criminology.- BPS accredited: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, a key step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.- Focused learning: Modules are delivered through our block teaching approach, so you can concentrate on one subject at a time.- Personalise your learning: Choose from a wide range of optional modules in Year 3 to align your studies with your interests and career goals.- Graduate destinations: This course equips graduates for roles at the intersection of mental health, policing, and community support. Graduates have gone on to work in impactful roles with organisations such as Northamptonshire Police, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, and North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust - in positions including police constables, assistant psychologists, and mental health care assistants.- Authentic facilities: Access dedicated psychology labs, research spaces, interview rooms, and observation suites, all supported by expert technicians.- Research-informed teaching: Learn from a team of academics with expertise in Health Psychology, Cognition, Neuroscience, and Criminology.- Global experience: Enrich your studies with DMU Global, offering international opportunities like exploring mental health history in Paris or cross-cultural psychology in Kuala Lumpur.

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Tuition fees

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£ 16,800per year

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University information

De Montfort University

De Montfort University

  • University League Table

    110th

  • Campus address

    De Montfort University, The Gateway, Leicester, Leicester, LE1 9BH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    113th out of 118 5

    96th out of 103 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    91 45%

    113th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    111th

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    68th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    85 43%

    98th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    49.0 49%

    90th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    91st

    20

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