Course Overview
Studying Criminology with Forensic Psychology at Worcester encourages you to explore the tangled web of influences that lead to a criminal act. Criminology holds a primary focus on research and debated explanations for crime, victimization, and deviance, and responses to those crimes, by societies and individuals. Forensic Psychology, in the criminal and justice field, embraces the contemporary and innovative topics and practices of 21st-century society including the role of the media in crime and causes of violence and trauma from a psychological perspective.
In combination these subjects allow you to see the world from different angles, discuss new ideas, and think beyond the obvious.
Graduates from our criminology with a forensic psychology degree are able to engage with and draw upon a range of intellectual and critical processes in the decisions they make, including the identification and significance of different value positions to everyday practice. We teach topics relevant to today’s global society to encourage graduates to have a sense of social responsibility and cultural awareness. Our methods of teaching including the use of online activities will enable you to develop digital capabilities and communication skills relevant to modern workplaces. Our assessments are based on real-world scenarios and use written and presentation elements to ensure you develop key transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, resilience, and teamwork.
General Eligibility
112 UCAS Points
Part Time Work Details
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Language Requirement