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BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Explore criminological issues alongside a psychological focus 

  • Learn new ways of thinking about society while honing your understanding of people

  • Engage with assumptions about the place of crime in society and our responses

  • Gain an understanding of the causes and effects of crime and deviant behaviour through social research

  • Use a range of psychological approaches to study human behaviour and thought to understand why people respond the way they do to crime
     

Volunteering will enable you to develop your professional skills and add experience to your CV. Previous students have volunteered as learning support workers for the Leeds Youth Justice Board. 

General Eligibility

Access to HE Diploma:

  • Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.

T Levels:

  • Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

Scottish Awards:

  • 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.

Irish Leaving Certificate:

  • 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.

International baccalaureate:

  • 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Becoming a Criminologist

  • Introduction to Criminal Justice

  • Introduction to Psychology & Crime

2 Year 2
  • The Psychology of Complex Behaviour

  • Research & Employability Skills

Option modules may include

  • Criminological Intersections

  • Psychology, Law & Forensic Practices

3 Year 3
  • Investigative & Criminal Psychology

  • Dissertation or Extended Essay

Option modules may include

  • Clinical & Forensic Psychology

  • Criminological Futures

  • Gender, Crime & Justice

  • Exploring Imprisonment

  • Genocide & Crimes against Humanity

  • Risk & Vulnerabilities

  • Race, Crime & Social Exclusion

  • Terrorism, Policing & Security

  • Violent & Sexual Offending

  • Crime, Policy & the Sex Industry

  • Crimes of the Powerful

  • Criminal Justice Policy

  • Domestic Violence & Criminal Justice

  • Heretics & Renegades

  • Innovation in Desistance & Recovery

  • PRisoN: Learning Together

  • The Criminology of Tattooing

  • Work-Based Learning in Criminology

  • Youth Crime & Justice

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Additional Information

This course is available: Part-time, 2 years

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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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