Unravel the debates surrounding the causes of crime from the perspectives of both sociology and psychology in this programme taught by expert staff. The combination of criminology and psychology will give you an expertise in theories and approaches from both disciplines, allowing you to critically evaluate the causes and effects of crime and deviant behaviour.
Gain a solid grounding in developmental, social and cognitive psychology, as well as study how the individual develops through infancy, childhood and early adult life, the development of personality, social factors that influence behaviour, and the development of perception and human thought.
You’ll also be introduced to criminological theory, including the assumptions that underlie intervention and control, and to the criminal justice system including the police, judiciary and prisons where you'll examine the concept of justice and sentencing. You’ll learn the research skills needed to measure and interpret crime, including both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and through optional modules in your second and third year, you’ll begin to pursue the areas that most interest you. Options are wide-ranging and include terrorism, victimology, serial offenders and forensic psychology.
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:
a minimum of grades BBC in three A levels (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National or Advanced Diploma)
GCSE English grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Holloway
Undergraduate
Full-Time, 3 years, Part-time, 4 years
January, September
5.5
UK: £9,250, International/EU:£16,000,
Huddersfield, England
6.0
Undergraduate
UK: £9250, International/EU:£15,000
Liverpool, England
6.0
Undergraduate
12500
Guelph, Ontario
6.5
Undergraduate
32649