Criminal Psychology (Hons), B.Sc.

Overview

The Criminal Psychology (Hons) programme at the University of Essex Online gives you the opportunity to study alongside fellow professionals and classmates to take part in thought-provoking modules covering topics such as offender profiling, risk management and offender rehabilitation.

The 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 BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology degree 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.