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Introduction to the BSc Honours Psychology with Criminology Programme

The BSc Honours Psychology with Criminology programme at Middlesex University Dubai offers a comprehensive education in modern psychology, combining a broad understanding of psychological concepts with a specialist strand in criminology. This programme is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in the theoretical and practical aspects of psychology and criminology, preparing them for a range of careers within the criminal justice system.

Programme Modules

The programme consists of various modules, including:

• Crime in Social Context (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Psychological Science: From Individuals to Society (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Psychological Science: From Biology to Individual Variation (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• The Psychologist's Toolkit: Essentials of Research Design and Analysis (30 Credits) – Compulsory

Programme Content

The programme content includes:

Understand psychological concepts and theories applied in criminology

The degree provides a sound understanding of basic core courses that start at foundation level in year one and develop in depth and detail in years 2 and 3. The main focus of various modules is to enhance critical thinking and evaluation of taught concepts and theories, the development of basic understanding of criminology and the legal system, and preparation for taking up future studies in forensic or other related fields.

Why Study BSc Honours Psychology with Criminology?

Forensic psychology is continually growing as a field, and skilled graduates are in high demand. The BSc in psychology with criminology is tailored towards students who have ambitions to work within the criminal justice system. Students will build up a range of skills by examining theoretical and scientific approaches to criminology, human behaviour, and psychology.

Course Overview

• Intake: September
• Duration: This programme is taught over 3 years full-time.
• Attendance: This programme is offered full-time.
• Course Leader: Dr Anita Shrivastava Kashi SFHEA
• Fees:
  • Year 1: 64,557
  • Year 2: 64,557
  • Year 3: 64,557
  • All tuition fees are inclusive of VAT.
  • Scholarships and grants are available.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the programme include:

• Indian Secondary School Certificates / CBSE: Minimum grade of 70% overall
• British A-Levels: Minimum Two or Three with grades AA / BBB
• GCSE: Students who have completed their GCSEs are eligible to join the International Foundation Programme.
• International Baccalaureate: You must have passed the full IB Diploma with 24 – 28 Points
• American High School Diploma: For students coming from the American Schooling System, direct entry into Year 1 of the undergraduate programme is possible with a minimum GPA of 2.8.
• Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): Students who have completed the Tawjihiyya will be eligible to apply for the International Foundation Programme (IFP).
• Pakistani National Curriculum: Completion of Year 1 at a recognised post-secondary institution (university / college).
• Iranian Pre-University Certificate: Minimum overall grade of 12.
• Nigerian Senior School Leaving Certificate: Candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme (IFP).
• National Curriculum of the countries of Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan: Candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme (IFP).
• West African GCE: Candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme (IFP).
• BTEC Level 3: BTEC Level 3 qualifications may be considered for direct entry into an undergraduate programme.
• Middlesex University International Foundation Programme (IFP): Successful completion of the Middlesex University International Foundation Programme (IFP).
• NCUK Foundation Qualification: If you have a foundation qualification from NCUK, you can contact the admissions team directly to understand entry requirement eligibility for this programme.

English Language Requirements

All programmes at Middlesex University Dubai are taught in English, and applicants with previous education outside of English-speaking countries must demonstrate English language proficiency as follows:

• IELTS Academic: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)
• TOEFL Internet-based: 72 (17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading)
• Pearson PTE Academic: 59 (with 59 in all components)
• Dubai Campus MDX Internal English Test: 6.0 (with 5.5 in each component)

Additionally, students with the following qualifications may be considered as having met the English language requirements:

• GCSE/1GCSE/0-Level English (as a first or second language): Grade C or 4 if taken in England since September 2016
• CBSE/ISC boards/NI0S/All state boards: Minimum Grade Of 65% in English (except, Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab Board)
• International Baccalaureate: Minimum Grade 5 in English A1 (Standard or Higher Level) in IB or a minimum of Grade 5 in English B (Higher Level)
• West African/Nigerian Curriculum WAEC/WASsCE/SSSCE: Minimum Grade of "C6"

Teaching

Classes are held at the Dubai Knowledge Park campus Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5:30pm. Additional sessions might be scheduled over weekends or holiday periods, and students can expect to receive plenty of notice for these. Attending scheduled weekly classes is a requirement.

Future Career and Employment

This degree prepares students for a multitude of careers and professionals. Previous students of the London campus have forged a range of rewarding careers within the criminal justice system as chartered forensic psychologists, counsellors, social workers, and academics.

Faculty

The faculty includes:

• Dr Anita Shrivastava Kashi: SFHEA, Associate Professor in Psychology, Head of Psychology Programmes (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)
• Dr Lynda Hyland: CPsychol AFBPsS SFHEA, Associate Professor of Psychology, Deputy Head of Psychology, Head of Careers and Employability Services (CES)
• Seada A. Kassie: FHEA, Senior Lecturer Psychology
• Dr Nishtha Lamba: CPsychol SFHEA, Associate Professor of Psychology, Founder and Head of Social Psychology Research Lab

Related Courses

Related courses include:

• BSc Honours Psychology with Human Resource Management
• BSc Honours Psychology with Counselling Skills
• BSc Honours Psychology with Marketing
• BSc Honours Psychology with Education