Psychology is interested in the scientific study of the human mind and behavior. Its combination with Criminology is designed to understand the mind in the context of criminal activity and decision-making.
You will consider the psychological origins of crime, the decisions offenders make when committing a crime, and the role of psychology in crime detection, the legal process, and the rehabilitation of offenders.
When you choose one of our Criminology degrees, you can apply for a semester-long placement with Humberside Police**. You will work with areas like CSI, the Special Branch Ports Unit, Community Policing, Cybercrime, and the custody suite. You will also visit crime scenes, observe interviews, and collect evidence. Recent students have had the opportunity to investigate policing and security issues.
Our close relationships with local & national police and other criminal justice agencies have strengthened our degrees to be topical, practical, and fit for purpose, creating placements to explore criminology in real-life contexts and volunteering opportunities.
You will apply what you learn to practice in our purpose-built replica crime scene facility right here on campus. A recent addition to the university, it provides detailed and realistic crime scenes for you to explore. Get hands-on to collect evidence, explore criminal activity, and see the world of forensic science brought to life.
Our lecturers specialize in current criminology and criminal justice issues and draw from their expertise to inform their teaching. These include AI & predictive policing, modern-day slavery, knife crime, domestic violence, mental health & crime, organized crime, cyber-terrorism, and security issues. Lecturers bring their specialist knowledge and enthusiasm into the lecture theatre to help you define and develop your areas of interest.
And our annual Careers in Criminal Justice event will enable our students to network with employers from the sector.