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BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology

Solent University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

You will develop key industry skills in analytical thinking, crime scene investigations, presentation of evidential studies and critical thinking, along with the key knowledge of psychological and criminological theory to prepare you for a career in relevant fields and sectors. The course is designed and constantly refreshed with current thinking, thanks to a lecturing staff with plenty of experience and current connections within the criminal justice and criminology arena.

You will also benefit from a wide range of guest speakers who are industry experts, giving you a valuable window into real-world situations and challenges – as well as a network of employment opportunities. The courses are also supported by site visits, both locally and internationally, giving you the chance to explore the global perspective first-hand and draw on this in your learning journey.

With a strong emphasis on essential professional and career skills, along with a curriculum which reflects the changing face of criminology, the course focuses on group interaction and makes use of the latest research, and features a strong mentoring support network that has led directly to employment for past students.

General Eligibility

112-128 UCAS tariff points from A-levels

  • A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D*, T-level Merit or equivalent qualification, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 112 UCAS points.

  • Direct entry into year two or three may be considered for this course.

  • For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core Modules

  • Thinking and Writing Psychologically

  • Beginning as a Researcher

  • Developing as a Researcher

  • Introduction to Criminology

  • Current issues in psychology

  • Explaining Criminal Behaviour

2 Year 2

Core Modules

  • Behaviour and the Brain

  • Individual Differences and Social Psychology

  • Psychological Research Training

  • The Psychology of Crime

  • Global Crime

  • Crime Scene Investigation

3 Year 3

Core Modules

  • Applying Psychology to Professional Practice

  • Issues in Forensic Psychology

  • Applied Psychology Research Project

  • Dangerous Offenders

Options (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each academic year)

  • Gangs, Drugs and Alcohol

  • Gender, Crime and Sexuality

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
  • IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component

  • TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component

  • Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 95 in each component
    or equivalent.

Additional Information

This course is available: 4 years with foundation year 4 years with a year in the industry 5 years with foundation and industry years

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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