Program Overview

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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 and theories with a specialist strand in criminology. This programme allows students to develop a deep understanding of psychological aspects of criminal behaviour and the legal system, preparing them for careers in the criminal justice system, such as chartered forensic psychologists, counsellors, social workers, and academics.

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

Module Descriptions

Crime in Social Context

This module challenges conventional perceptions of crime, exploring its contested essence over time and space. Emphasis is placed on understanding the impact of social factors on crime constructions, including issues of class, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and religion.

Psychological Science: From Individuals to Society

This module introduces the diversity and breadth of approaches in the discipline of psychology, covering selected areas of mental health, developmental, and social psychology. Students are encouraged to adopt a reflective and critical perspective on the subject matter.

Psychological Science: From Biology to Individual Variation

This module provides research-informed introductions to selected areas of individual differences, cognitive, and biological psychology. Students are encouraged to adopt a reflective and critical perspective on the subject matter, considering both commonalities and diversities in human thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

The Psychologist's Toolkit: Essentials of Research Design and Analysis

This module introduces students to the principles and practice of qualitative and quantitative psychological research, focusing on research questions, design, data collection, preparation, and analysis. Students develop digital literacy and hands-on experience with data handling and analysis procedures.

Programme Content

The programme content includes:

• Understanding psychological concepts and theories applied in criminology
• Developing critical thinking and evaluation of taught concepts and theories
• Preparing for future studies in forensic or other related fields

Course Overview

• Intake: September
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Attendance: Full-time, with classes held Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5:30pm
• Course Leader: Dr Anita Shrivastava Kashi SFHEA
• Yearly Fees: AED 64,557 per year (inclusive of VAT), with scholarships and grants available

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements vary depending on the curriculum:

• Indian Secondary School Certificates / CBSE: Minimum grade of 70% overall
• British A-Levels: Minimum Two or Three with grades AA / BBB
• GCSE: Eligible to join the International Foundation Programme
• International Baccalaureate: Minimum 24 – 28 Points
• American High School Diploma: Minimum GPA of 2.8, with SAT scores of 1100 or an ACT composite score of 23
• Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): Eligible to apply for the International Foundation Programme
• Pakistani National Curriculum: Completion of Year 1 at a recognised post-secondary institution or admission to the International Foundation Programme
• Iranian Pre-University Certificate: Minimum overall grade of 12, with admission to the International Foundation Programme
• Nigerian Senior School Leaving Certificate: Admission to the International Foundation Programme
• National Curriculum of the countries of Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan: Admission to the International Foundation Programme
• West African GCE: Admission to the International Foundation Programme
• BTEC Level 3: BTEC qualifications may be considered for direct entry into an undergraduate programme
• Middlesex University International Foundation Programme (IFP): Successful completion of the IFP
• NCUK Foundation Qualification: Contact the admissions team directly to understand entry requirement eligibility

English Language Requirements

• 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) Alternatively, students with certain qualifications (e.g., GCSE/IGCSE/O-Level English, International Baccalaureate, CBSE/ISC boards/NIOS/All state boards) may be considered as having met the English language requirements.

Teaching

Classes are held at the Dubai Knowledge Park campus, with additional sessions potentially scheduled over weekends or holiday periods. Attending scheduled weekly classes is mandatory.

Future Career and Employment

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

Faculty

The programme is led by experienced faculty members, including:

• Dr Anita Shrivastava Kashi, SFHEA, Associate Professor in Psychology and Head of Psychology Programmes
• Dr Lynda Hyland, CPsychol AFBPsS SFHEA, Associate Professor of Psychology and Deputy Head of Psychology
• Seada A. Kassie, FHEA, Senior Lecturer in Psychology
• Dr Nishtha Lamba, CPsychol SFHEA, Associate Professor of Psychology and Founder and Head of Social Psychology Research Lab

Related Courses

Related courses offered by Middlesex University Dubai include:

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