BSc Criminology and Psychology
Entry requirements
A level: 104 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. Excluding general studies. 18 Unit BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in any subject. BTEC National Diploma modules: If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. All Access courses: Pass a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 26 overall. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5. Other: 14-19 Diploma a ccepted – please enquire. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Sociology, combining psychological theory with criminological study. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Human Behaviour. The programme provides access to the Plymouth Cold Case Unit for investigating unsolved cases, and an optional placement year of at least 24 weeks is available.
Modules
- School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences Placement Year
- Being a Criminologist
- Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Criminological Theory
- Forensic Criminology: Criminal Investigations
- The Criminal Justice System: Police, Prosecution, Probation
- Psychobiological and Cognitive Aspects of Health Behaviour
- Critical Perspectives on Crime Control
- The Biological Basis of Behaviour
- Individual Differences in Behaviour
- Designing Research from Questions to Proposals
- Beyond the Mainstream, Critical and Alternative Perspectives
- Stage 2 Professional Development, Placement Preparation and identifying opportunities
- Dissertation
- Integrating Psychology
- Linking Psychology
- Working for Justice
- Green Criminology: Climate Justice and the Planetary Crisis
- Deviant Leisure
- Gender, Sexuality and Society
- Terrorism, Radicalisation and Extremism