Psychology and Criminology University of Suffolk

Overview

As a psychology Psychology and Criminology student from University of Suffolk, you will be introduced to psychological theories and will learn to critically evaluate them so that you can reach your own well-informed conclusions about the nature and origins of human and non-human behaviour. 

Criminology is the scientific study of crime and criminals, including individual motivations, consequences, perpetrators, and preventative measures. In the same way as, psychological theory is used to explain abnormal or atypical behaviour, it can be used to explain deviant or criminal behaviour.   

On this course, you will be equipped with a thorough grounding in each of the major fields in psychology: social psychology; developmental psychology; biological psychology; and cognitive psychology. In addition, you will explore abnormal psychology, contemporary and historic issues in psychology and individual differences. 

This will be underpinned by thorough training in research methods, both qualitative and quantitative, and exploration of the scientific method. You will be encouraged to evaluate a range of theories and research evidence, helping you to become a critical thinker whilst encouraging you to reach your own informed conclusions. 

The Criminology modules on this course will develop your skills of critical thinking and professional challenge to seek answer to questions such as:  

• What is crime?
• Why do people commit crime?
• Why and how should we punish offenders?
• Are we all equal before the law? 
• How do the police, prisons and courts fit together to form a Criminal Justice System and does it work? 
• How do we prevent crime?

Career opportunities

• Psychologist 
• Psychotherapist 
• Social Worker 
• Counsellor 
• Educational Psychologist 
• Human Resource Manager 
• Teacher 
• Research roles 
• Media roles