Program Overview

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology course explores the complex interactions between the state, the offender, the victim, and society. It combines criminological theories and topical crime and justice issues with a solid base of knowledge in Psychology and understanding of human behavior, feelings, and interactions.

Why Criminology with Psychology at LSBU?

• Ranked 1st for Criminology among London moderns and 2nd in London for Graduate Prospects (Times Good University 2022)
• Taught by research-active academics whose work is nationally and internationally recognized.
• Link with the LSBU Crime and Justice Research Group, which organizes a series of research seminars and public events throughout the year.
• Enhance your employability by taking part in our employability events and choosing a work placement module in Year 2.
• Be part of an academic community dedicated to social justice and global responsibility.

Entry Requirements

• 112 UCAS points
• Or equivalent level 3 qualifications.
• If you do not meet the entry criteria above, we also review any previous skills, knowledge, or experience you have gained outside of your education.

Fees

• UK fee: £9,535
• International fee: £15,500
• Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases.

Course Content

Year 1

• Deconstructing the crime problem
• Social Sciences in the Contemporary World: Themes, Concepts and Higher Education Skills
• Introducing Psychological Approaches
• Social Justice in Action
• Understanding Crime: Criminological Theory in Context
• Exploring Psychological Approaches

Year 2

• Understanding punishment: Penal Theory and Practice
• Social Research Methods
• Psychology of Feelings
• Working in the Social Sciences
• Youth, crime and delinquency
• Psychology of Behaviour with Others

Year 3

• Research Project (double module running across two semesters)
• Gender, crime and justice
• Contemporary Criminology
• Development of Brain and Behaviour in Infancy
• Psychology of Addictive Behaviours
• Psychology of Inter & Intra-group Processes
• Psychology of Mental Health & Distress

Careers

• Our students volunteer and find jobs in a range of settings, including the police service, the prison service, legal advice, victim support, domestic violence and child abuse agencies, and charities.
• A social science degree also has the real advantage of opening up careers in a number of professions such as teaching, social work, administration, and higher-level education.

Teaching and Assessment

• All modules are assessed by a combination of coursework, essays, exams, presentations, reports, case-studies, reviews, and final year dissertation.
• Research-active academics teach the course, and you will be encouraged to attend and participate in the research seminars and events organized by the Crime and Justice Research Group.

Key Information Set Data

• 92% of students say staff value students' views and opinions about the course.
• 77% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
• 90% are in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.