COURSE CURRICULUM

In year 1, the course starts by helping you build a strong academic foundation. Becoming a Criminologist focuses on developing core academic and employability skills such as essay writing, referencing, and time management. Introduction to Psychology and Crime explores how individual psychology contributes to both criminal behaviour and victimisation, as well as how psychological theories are used in offender rehabilitation. Introduction to Criminal Justice covers how the criminal justice system operates in England and Wales, introducing you to key institutions and social theories. Criminology in Practice likely provides early exposure to applied aspects of criminological work, though its description is missing.In year 2, the focus shifts to more complex topics and applied psychological knowledge. The Psychology of Complex Behaviour examines extreme and violent criminal behaviours and how these are addressed in the justice system. Psychology and the Law explores how psychological theories and research methods can be applied to legal processes, helping you understand the real-world overlap between psychology and criminal justice. Researching Crime and Justice provides you with skills in research methods and critical inquiry, preparing you for your final year. Psychology of Aggression and Sexism likely investigates the psychological roots and social impacts of these behaviours, though its full description is also missing.In the final year, you complete a Final Year Project, where you conduct independent research on a topic of your choice, demonstrating your ability to apply both criminological and psychological knowledge in a focused and meaningful way.