BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year

Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year

The BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year dual degree allows you to examine criminological topics from a psychological perspective. Your foundation year gives you the academic tools and topic knowledge required to succeed in college, so you may approach your degree with assurance.

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Course Overview

With equal integration of the two disciplines, the program gives you a deep grasp of criminal and deviant behavior. As you study the factors that impact and manage this kind of behavior, you will gain contemporary skills that are essential for working in the criminal justice profession.

A new perspective on crime can be gained by studying criminology and psychology, which enables you to investigate the psychological causes of criminal behavior. This multidisciplinary approach offers new perspectives on the intentions and actions of criminals.

Taking a close look at crime, punishment, and prevention, you will learn about the inner workings of the criminal justice system as well as the motivations of infamous serial killers like Ian Huntley and Peter Sutcliffe.

Career focussed skills

Develop your knowledge of criminal justice, state power, and behavior-influencing variables to enhance your capacity to offer assistance and interventions.
Examine theories related to personality, development, and social psychology to gain understanding of human behavior while honing your analytical abilities.
Examine high-profile cases through the perspective of a forensic psychologist and look into the causes and effects of crime to hone your operational and strategic decision-making skills.
Examine international criminal justice systems while delving into important theories and studies that influence practice and policy, developing analytical abilities.


Study level	Undergraduate
Duration	4 years
Award	Foundation Year Entry Degrees
Location	Birmingham, Manchester, London, Leeds or Online

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Course details and modules

The foundation year modules are made to provide you with a personalized and encouraging start to your university education. By providing you with an introduction to the academic abilities and topic-specific information needed to succeed in your chosen degree subject, this first year of study will set you up for success in higher education.
Then, in order to make your degree applicable anywhere in the world, your course modules will address the most recent advancements and best practices in international criminology and psychology. They will provide a wide variety of knowledge and understanding from multiple international viewpoints.
Among the many interesting modules you will learn in this course are:

Social Psychology

Examine the ways that social factors influence individual decisions and actions. Use these insights to real-world situations, such as comprehending the dynamics of joining extremist groups, the importance of attitudes and personality as preconditions for criminal behavior, and the comprehension of bystanders in crimes.

Crimes of the Powerful

Investigate criminal acts by the state and state-run corporations, such as corporate corruption and police brutality. Examine obscure facets of criminology by examining situations such as white-collar crime and genocide, which illuminate power relations.

Forensic Psychology

Utilize psychological theories in criminal investigations to get insight into the issues and procedures surrounding the behaviors of criminal offenders and rehabilitation. Examine prominent instances such as Ted Bundy from the perspective of a forensic psychologist, assessing the causes of these types of crimes.

Crime, Media, and Culture

Examine the ways that “citizen journalism” and “trial by media” have elevated crime to new heights of visibility in true crime reporting. Examine the effects of the digital age on crime, including image-based sexual abuse, online sex crimes, and online activism.

Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year

Study support

specialized assistance for your criminology degree program

This course includes a personalized support system in addition to the vast resources offered to all students to ensure your academic success.
This comprises:

Engagement checks to make sure you have the resources and assistance needed to turn in assignments.
Academic personal tutoring program for tailored help and direction.
Team leads host weekly virtual program drop-ins to ask any questions you may have.
Assessment workshops to elucidate learning objectives, marking standards, and assessment requirements.
Feedback and possibilities for formative submission in every module.
Office hours with module heads, with a method for scheduling one-on-one assistance.
Additional seminars for academic support in association with our tutors for academic skills and library.

Modules

Foundation year modules

Preparing for University Success
Exploring the Social World
Advancing your Academic Skills
Examining Social Justice
Planning for Your Future Success
Investigation & Innovation Project

Level 4

Becoming a Criminologist (20 credits)
Introduction to Studying Psychology (20 credits)
Social Psychology (20 credits)
Crime, Media, Culture (20 credits)
Working within the Criminal Justice System (20 credits)
Developmental Psychology (20 credits)

Level 5

The Prison (20 credits)
Personality and Intelligence (20 credits)
Youth Crime and Justice (20 credits)
Crimes of the Powerful (20 credits)
Researching the Field (20 credits)
Forensic Psychology (20 credits)

Level 6

Counselling Psychology, Mental Health and Illness (20 credits)
Victimology (20 credits)
Cyberpsychology (20 credits)
Professional Practice: A Case Study (20 credits)
Research Project (40 credits)

Gain real-world experience while you study

With this degree, you have the opportunity to obtain valuable experience that will set you apart from the competition.

Virtual Programme Group (VPG): Through VPG, students have the chance to collaborate with the Programme Development Team in the school to shape our programmes. Selected students will play a pivotal part in creating new degrees by offering the team invaluable feedback.
Volunteer Lecturing Assistant (VLA): As a VLA, you will collaborate with our faculty members, obtaining important experience in higher education, boosting your self-esteem, and enhancing the active learning environment. Academics will assist you by providing direction, instruction, and assistance.
Volunteer Research Assistant (VRA): Under the guidance of a staff member, a VRA will support continuing projects for our partner organizations or the teaching staff at while honing their research design and application abilities. Additionally, it will assist you in expanding your network inside the research setting.

Authentic assessments. No exams.

Exams are nowhere to be found! Our cutting-edge tests are entirely focused on preparing you for your profession because they are based on the real-world abilities that businesses require. Every evaluation attempts to supply you employable abilities for the future and may comprise:

Assignments
Essays
Reports
Presentations
Case studies
Portfolios of work
Roleplay
Interactive decision-making
Research proposal

Digital Backpack

You will receive access to your Digital Backpack, a collection of digital tools we’ve put together to help you achieve during your time studying with us, as soon as you enroll in our Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year program. Throughout your course, you will have access to the following digital resources:

Office 365 subscription
Integrated zoom video conferencing
Careers support in-person and online available, your careers platform, to help you throughout your career journey whether you are a Career Starter, Changer or Developer
Free online access to our Library Portal, which includes thousands of eBooks and journals, as well as industry databases which we’ve carefully hand-picked to support your studies – all yours for free while you study with us
Subscription to Togetherall for an abundance of mental health support

Entry requirements

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis. We would be pleased to talk about your application if you have a lot of job experience, credentials from other education programs, or a degree or certification that isn’t directly related to this degree.

What do you need to study with us?

Our goal is to enable flexible and easy degree education so that learning can be as accessible as possible. We don’t have many requirements because of this. All you need is a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer—we suggest one running the most recent version of Windows. You can access your course calendar, learning resources, support services, and our online library with nearly half a million texts via ilearn, our cloud-based virtual campus for higher education. You can also create assignments, take notes, and work with other students on your course.

Eligibility

Standard entry requirements

To be eligible for the BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year, you should normally have:

At least 3 x GCSEs or 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent. If your qualifications are older than 3 years, we will also ask to see a professional CV.

Non standard entry requirements

If you can demonstrate to us that you have relevant job experience that calls for the use of analytical and critical thinking skills, we would be pleased to review your application. We’ll need references, proof of your prior employment, and a personal statement that highlights your drive and aptitude for pursuing this degree.

English proficiency

IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent
Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English, can be accepted.

We also offer an internal English test for applicants who are unable to provide the above evidence of English proficiency.

Before you start studying

Although you can read your study materials on a smartphone or tablet, a laptop or computer running the most recent version of Windows and a reliable internet connection are essential for optimizing your learning process.

Career prospects

Your employment prospects are virtually endless because of the multidisciplinary character of this degree, which will provide you with transferable abilities you can apply to a variety of fascinating job pathways in fields directly related to psychology and criminology. We are therefore here to support you on your journey, regardless of whether you already have a career route in mind or are still working things out.

Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year

What will the BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year do for me?

With the help of this degree, you will gain the practical skills necessary to fulfill the expectations of the industry both today and in the future, as well as in-depth understanding of the closely related subjects of psychology and criminology. As you study, you’ll:

Develop your knowledge of criminological theory and psychological studies
Acquire a solid grounding in criminological thinking and principles
Adopt an enquiring and critical appreciation of criminology and psychology
Develop an appreciation of the national and international contexts of criminology
Become an analytical social scientist who can handle both criminological and psychological issues of the modern world
Reflect on what works and what doesn’t in the justice and legal system
Apply your knowledge and experience to real-life scenarios

Introduction and preparation: University-level teaching, learning, and evaluation techniques are presented to you in our Foundation Year courses. You’ll build a solid foundation for your degree studies by learning critical thinking skills, research strategies, and important study techniques.

Tailored assistance: our faculty members will mentor you during your Foundation Year. They’ll make sure that you have a seamless transition into your degree program and will be there to support you at every turn.

Immediate connection to your eventual degree: This courses are carefully aligned with the content of your program. Your selected degree will have a strong foundation if you study a Foundation Year, which will provide you with subject-specific knowledge and interdisciplinary exploration.

Better degree outcomes: your success and academic readiness are our top priorities. Through the enhancement of your self-assurance, academic proficiency, and topic comprehension, we enable you to attain optimal degree results and broaden your professional prospects.

What can I do after this course?

Upon completing a course in criminology and psychology, you may find yourself in a world of opportunities, not just within the discipline but also in other disciplines you may not have even thought about! Taking everything into consideration, here are some potential career paths for you:

Police
Prison service
Probation
Social Research
Voluntary sector
Charities or NGOs
Work in the government, home office, or education and more

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