Kingston University London - Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)

Kingston University London

Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)

In this course, you'll evaluate many of society's current issues and learn how psychology and criminology can raise questions and find solutions.

You'll explore key theories and ideas of psychological science and criminology. You'll gain a deeper insight into the human mind and behavior and study how we respond to crime, criminal behavior, and victimization. You'll find out why individuals offend, how their crimes affect society and how the criminal justice system operates.

Throughout the degree, you'll develop skills valued by employers, such as teamwork, communication, time and task management skills, statistical analysis of data, problem-solving, and the ability to critically evaluate evidence.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

  • This course combines two complementary subjects, examining why crimes arise and how they affect individuals and society.
  • You'll use purpose-built laboratories with high-specification equipment (EEG, eye-tracking, a driving simulator, an observation lab for interviews and behavioral recordings, and specialized cognitive and physiological testing).
  • There's the opportunity for work-based practice, which will increase your employability after you graduate.

Entry Requirements

  • 112-128 UCAS tariff points (to include at least two A-levels or equivalent qualifications); Degree with foundation year 48
  • BTEC Lvl3 National: Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM).
  • Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
  • IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5

Career Prospects

You'll be ideally placed to pursue careers in crime prevention, criminal and youth justice, community development, local government, security, social research, and the police.

After graduation, our students obtain employment in a wide variety of settings. They range from health and social occupations, such as care assistants and assistant psychologists, to commercial, professional and managerial jobs, such as events and media organizers, sales executive, and recruitment. Graduates have also entered clinical courses, teacher training, counseling courses, and other postgraduate training.

Psychology with criminology students has gone on to study Kingston's BPS-accredited Forensic Psychology MSc.

Course Details

In your first year, you will acquire a broad foundation of knowledge around key theories and ideas of psychological science and criminology. You will begin to critically analyze historic perspectives and contemporary issues. You will be introduced to key strategies which are used in psychological research.

 

In the second year, you will learn about policing and punishment. You will examine the relationship between brain function and our understanding of cognition and behavior. And explore current theory and practice that focuses on the person in psychology. Whilst developing experimental research designs and delving further into inferential statistics. 

In your final year, you will be able to choose from a selection of optional modules, which cover a range of topics, this will enable you to tailor your studies to your interests and aspirations. You will also research a chosen topic for your dissertation.

Year 1

Foundations of Psychology
Historical and Philosophical Concepts in Psychology
Psychology Research Methods 1
Foundations in Criminological Theory

Year 2

Policing and Punishment
Psychology Research Methods 2
Social, Individual and Developmental Psychology
Brain, Behaviour and Cognition

Final Year

Core Modules:
Psychology Research Project
Optional Modules:
Psychology of Art and Film
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Psychotherapeutic Psychology and Mental Health: from Theory to Practice
The Psychology of Health and Well Being
Advanced Developmental Psychology
Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation
Critical Social Psychology: Memory, Narrative and Representation
Global Terrorism and Transnational Crime
Crimes of the Powerful: Corporations, the State and Human Rights
Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
Human Rights and Political Violence
Applied Criminology/Sociology: Work and Volunteering
The Politics of Crime in the Black Atlantic

*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

Are you ready to start building your future?

Contact our admission counseller and get a free consultation.