Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Criminology and Psychology (CM8X)

Unravel the debates surrounding the causes of crime from the perspectives of both sociology and psychology in this programme taught by expert staff. The combination of criminology and psychology will give students an expertise in theories and approaches from both disciplines, allowing them to critically evaluate the causes and effects of crime and deviant behaviour.

Gain a solid grounding in developmental, social and cognitive psychology, as well as study how the individual develops through infancy, childhood and early adult life, the development of personality, social factors that influence behaviour, and the development of perception and human thought.

Students will also be introduced to criminological theory, including the assumptions that underlie intervention and control, and to the criminal justice system including the police, judiciary and prisons where they'll examine the concept of justice and sentencing. Students will learn the research skills needed to measure and interpret crime, including both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and through optional modules in the second and third year, students will begin to pursue the areas that most interest them. Options are wide-ranging and include terrorism, victimology, serial offenders and forensic psychology.