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Course Overview

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology at the University of Winchester is a comprehensive program that explores the intersection of psychology and criminology. This course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the causes of crime, its impact on individuals and society, and the application of psychological principles to the justice system.

Course Features

• Friendly and inclusive learning community
• Learn from expert staff who are using psychological and criminological sciences to improve people’s lives
• Small group teaching with workshops, seminars, and hands-on practicals using our broad range of laboratory equipment and software
• Vibrant learning and research community. Receive extensive training in research methods with opportunities to get involved and participate in live research projects
• Applied teaching focus – explore sub-disciplines of psychology and criminology with a focus on real world applications
• Award-winning employability programme embedded throughout your degree
• Enhanced personal academic tutor support to maximise your individual learning and help you identify and work towards a meaningful career

Course Details

Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market.

You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.

In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc., you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of services available to you within the University.

Independent Learning

Over the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.

Overall Workload

Your overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.

While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course.

• Year 1 (Level 4): Teaching, learning and assessment: 252 hours. Independent learning: 948 hours
• Year 2 (Level 5): Teaching, learning and assessment: 240 hours. Independent learning: 960 hours
• Year 3 (Level 6): Teaching, learning and assessment: 192 hours. Independent learning: 1008 hours

Please note these are indicative hours for the course.

Assessment

Our validated courses may adopt a range of means of assessing your learning. An indicative, and not necessarily comprehensive, list of assessment types you might encounter includes essays, portfolios, supervised independent work, presentations, written exams, or practical performances.

We ensure all students have an equal opportunity to achieve module learning outcomes. As such, where appropriate and necessary, students with recognised disabilities may have alternative assignments set that continue to test how successfully they have met the module's learning outcomes.

Percentage of the Course Assessed by Coursework

The assessment balance between examination and coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by different assessment modes is as follows:

• Year 1 (Level 4): 60% coursework. 39% written exams. 1% practical assessment
• Year 2 (Level 5): 79% coursework. 6% written exams. 15% practical assessment
• Year 3 (Level 6): 83% coursework. 13% written exams. 4% practical assessment

Please note these are indicative percentages and modes for the programme.

Modules

Year 1

• Researcher and Professional Skills 1 (30 Credits)
• Researcher and Professional Skills 2 (30 Credits)
• Perspectives in Psychology (30 Credits)
• Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice (30 Credits)

Year 2

• Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods (30 Credits)
• Cognition, Biology and Individual Differences (30 Credits)
• Applied Skills for Professional Research and Practice (30 Credits)
• Violent Crime (30 Credits)

Year 3

• Final Year Project and Future Directions (30 Credits)
• Developmental and Social Psychology (30 Credits)
• Criminology optional modules (30 Credits)
• Psychology optional modules (30 Credits)

Entry Requirements

• UK: 112-120 points
• International: Equivalent qualifications

Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few.

GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not.

Tuition Fees

• UK / Channel Islands / Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland: £9,535
• International: £16,700

Additional Costs

• Field trips: £450
• Core texts: £400
• Disclosure and Barring Service: £49.50

Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

We have a variety of scholarship and bursaries available to support you financially with the cost of your course.

Career Prospects

In addition to the subject knowledge, Psychology with Criminology graduates also develop skills in communication; numeracy; analysis; teamwork; critical thinking; computing; independent learning; project management and many other skills, all of which are highly valued by employers.

Due to the wide range of skills and the rigour with which they are taught, training in psychology is widely accepted as providing an excellent preparation for many careers. These may include, but are not limited to, careers in the probation service, the courts, police service, prison service, security services/agencies, charities, health and social care, youth work or further education.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS); those wishing to pursue professional careers in psychology - such as clinical, educational, or occupational psychology - need to undertake further study and training to gain professional recognition as a Chartered Psychologist. Graduates will be eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) status, which is an entry requirement for many accredited postgraduate training courses in psychology. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.