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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology

University of Hull, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Crime begins in the mind. As do responses to it. Gain a thorough understanding of the human mind, developing a psychologist's ability to analyze and evaluate, while also discovering the theoretical and policy issues relating to crime.

One of the aims of this degree is to give you the skills to gather, analyze and evaluate data about people’s behavior and thoughts. In coming to understanding how crime is dealt with, your studies will draw on disciplines such as social policy, sociology, psychology, and law.

You'll benefit from cutting-edge facilities such as electroencephalography (EEG) equipment for measuring brain activity, a brain simulation lab, an eye-tracking laboratory, and a baby lab. Thanks to our links with criminal justice agencies, you’ll get the chance to develop your learning through work placements and experience-enhancing visits.

Put what you learn into 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: collect evidence, explore criminal activity, and see the world of forensic science brought to life.

Psychology students at Hull have access to their social area too. The bright, modern space has seating areas where you can meet before and after lectures and is a great space for group study. 

As part of this program, you can also spend a semester at one of our European partner universities (including universities in the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Italy, Hungary, and Malta). This program is accredited by the British Psychological Society. Graduate with a 2:2 or above and you are entitled to become a graduate member of the society, putting you on the pathway to qualifying as a Chartered Psychologist.

General Eligibility

Points can be from any qualifications on the UCAS tariff but must include at least 80 points from

  • A levels

  • BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

  • OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

  • CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma

  • Irish Leaving Certificate

  • Scottish Highers

  • Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma

  • or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications

Applicants should also have

  • GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or C or above

Alternative qualifications

  • IB Diploma: 30 points with a 5 in Standard Level Maths

  • Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 118 UCAS tariff points.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

CORE

  • Research Skills 1

  • Cognition and Development 1

  • Brain and Behaviour 1

  • Research Skills 2

  • Social Psychology and Individual Differences 1

  • Criminology in Late Modernity

2 Year 2

CORE

  • Research Skills 3

  • Cognition and Development 2

  • Brain and Behaviour 2

  • Research Skills 4

  • Social Psychology and Individual Differences 2

  • Think You Know Policing?

3 Year 3

CORE

  • Research Project (Psychology)

OPTIONAL

  • Study Abroad (Psychology)

  • Psychology and Health

  • Neuropsychology

  • Forensic Psychology

  • Neuroscience Techniques

  • Drug Use Today

  • Cyberterrorism and Extremism

  • Restorative Justice and Peacemaking Criminology

  • Transnational Organised Crime

  • Understanding Animal Minds

  • The Social Brain and Autism

  • Memory in the Real World

  • Surveillance and Social Control 

  • Modern-Day Slavery in the UK

  • Contemporary Imprisonment

  • Advanced Statistics

  • The Ageing Brain

  • Advanced Topics in Cognitive Development

  • What Works Criminology

  • Mental Health, Illness and Society

  • Criminal Psychology

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

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