Program Overview

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 scientific study of behaviour and the human mind, as well as an understanding of the psychological aspects of criminal behaviour and the legal 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 details in year 2 and 3.

Why Study BSc Honours Psychology with Criminology?

Forensic psychology is continually growing as a field, and skilled graduates are in high demand. This programme is tailored towards students who have ambitions to work within the criminal justice system.

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: Minimum GPA of 2.8, SAT scores of 1100, or an ACT composite score of 23
• Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): Students who have completed the Tawjihiyya will be eligible to apply for the International Foundation Programme.
• Pakistani National Curriculum: Completion of Year 1 at a recognised post-secondary institution or successful completion of FSC/HSC
• Iranian Pre-University Certificate: Minimum overall grade of 12
• Nigerian Senior School Leaving Certificate: Candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme
• National Curriculum of the countries of Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan: Candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme
• West African GCE: Candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme
• 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
• 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)

Teaching

Classes are held at the Dubai Knowledge Park campus, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm. Additional sessions might be scheduled over weekends or holiday periods.

Future Career and Employment

This degree prepares students for a multitude of careers and professionals within the criminal justice system, such as chartered forensic psychologists, counsellors, social workers, and academics.