
Overview
Our course emphasises the importance of evidence-based practice along with the integration of psychological theory to understand, reduce and prevent offending behaviour. You’ll also study the core areas of psychology including cognitive, social and developmental psychology.
You’ll have the opportunity to explore fascinating topics including:
- the study of the social factors that impact on individual’s lives
- crime from a psychological and sociological perspective
- understanding of the importance of forensic psychology within the Criminal Justice System.
- criminal liability and the key definitions associated with criminality
- the history and theoretical perspectives on victimology
Finally, you’ll be able to build on your research skills acquired during the programme through your final project on a criminal psychology topic that is of personal interest to you.
Your future
The (Hons) Criminal Psychology programme from University of Essex Online lends itself to most careers within the criminal justice, but the skills and knowledge obtained from studying the programme are also highly sought after by employers from a wide range of sectors including security, marketing, research, academia and business.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Fundamentals of Effective Learning in Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Crime & Society
- Cognitive Psychology
- Offender Profiling
- Research Methods
- Biological Psychology
- Advanced Cognitive Psychology
- Individual Differences, Emotions and Behaviours
- Quantitative Psychology
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Duration
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
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Psychology Criminology View 72 other Bachelors in Psychology in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:
- three A-levels or equivalent
In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology, you must meet the following criteria:
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
- three years’ relevant work experience
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
4625 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18500 GBP for the full programme during 48 months. -
National
4625 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18500 GBP for the full programme during 48 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.