Northumbria University Newcastle - Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)

Northumbria University Newcastle

Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)

Northumbria University's Psychology with Criminology degree provides the perfect combination of skills to interpret human behaviour, investigate motivation and mental processes and then apply what you have learnt in a criminal context. Only by getting into the mind of a criminal, can you begin to understand what causes a person to commit a crime.

Taught by research-active academics in modern facilities, you will explore a range of psychology and criminology modules including contemporary policing and crime and punishment. You will also have the opportunity to analyse global issues, from the point of view of both offender and victim. Teaching content is delivered across Northumbria's Health and Life Sciences and Arts, Design and Social Sciences faculties, opening doors to both Psychology and Criminology career paths.

Entry Requirements

Standard Entry

128 UCAS Tariff points

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

Subject Requirements:

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

GCSE Requirements:

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

There are no additional requirements for this course.

International Qualifications:

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English Language Requirements:

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Career Prospects

Exploring the application of psychology and criminology to the real world, you will develop core transferable skills such as communication, independent learning, reflection, problem solving and awareness of ethics that are essential in the psychology sector.

You will be able to tailor the subject of your final year research project to suit your career aspirations and build key skills in time and project management, communicating with a range of audiences, ethical awareness, and data analysis which, again, are valuable to employers. With accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS) to provide Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), for those who achieve 2:2 and above, the BSc in Psychology and Criminology has been developed with employability in mind. You will graduate with practical experience, analytical and research skills along with the confidence and independent learning ability that will stand you in good stead for a variety of careers.

Course Details

The carefully selected psychology and criminology modules blend practical and theoretical content. Your practical skills will be developed through hands-on learning sessions in specialist learning laboratories, and learning is reinforced through traditional lectures and seminars. We run a number of guest lectures and networking opportunities with expert practitioners to bring these subjects to life and help you apply your theoretical knowledge to real social issues.

We believe in innovative teaching and use social media, apps and podcasts along with the eLearning Portal, lecture capture and online submission and feedback tools to support your learning.

Year 1

Explaining Crime (Core,20 Credits)
The Criminal Justice System 1 (Core,20 Credits)
Academic Language Skills for Psychology (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
Introduction to Psychology (Core,20 Credits)
Psychological Research Methodologies (Core,20 Credits)
Qualitative Psychological Laboratory Experience and Skills (Core,20 Credits)
Quantitative Psychological Laboratory Experience and Skills (Core,20 Credits)

Year 2

Contemporary Issues in Criminality (Core,20 Credits)
The Criminal Justice System 2 (Core,20 Credits)
Advanced Qualitative and Survey Methods and Lab Experience (Core,20 Credits)
Psychobiology, Cognition and Individual Differences (Core,20 Credits)
Advanced Experimental Methods and Lab Experience (Core,20 Credits)
Social and Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology (Core,20 Credits)

Year 3

Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
Year in International Multidisciplinary Innovation (4 modules studied in Amsterdam (Semester 1) & Newcastle (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
Psychology Study Abroad Year (Optional,120 Credits)

Year 4

Contemporary Policing and Security (Optional,20 Credits)
Crimes of the Powerful (Optional,20 Credits)
Mentally Disordered Offenders (Optional,20 Credits)
Crime, Animals and the Environment (Optional,20 Credits)
Understanding Extreme Violence (Optional,20 Credits)
Life after Crime (Optional,20 Credits)
Crime, Technology and Surveillance (Optional,20 Credits)
Social Harm (Optional,20 Credits)
Intimate Partner Violence (Optional,20 Credits)
Neuropsychology and Cognitive Science (Core,20 Credits)
Mental Health Difficulties and Therapeutic Approaches (Core,20 Credits)
Psychology Project (Core,40 Credits)

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