Criminology and Psychology (Hons) University of the West of Scotland

Overview

Are you fascinated by the workings of the human mind and the complexities of criminal behaviour in society? Are you curious about understanding what ‘makes a murderer’? Do you wish to develop the analytical expertise to go beyond the depictions of crime that are shown on contemporary streaming services such as Netflix?

Key Features

The Criminology and Psychology (Hons) programme offered by University of the West of Scotland – will help you to develop expertise in criminology, psychology, and research methods so that you’re ready to work in related areas in criminal justice, policing and security agencies, prisons, third sector and community organisations. 

Careers

This programme will prepare you for employment across a range of agencies and organisations, including the police and prison services, security and intelligence agencies, criminal courts and third sector criminal justice services. Criminology and Psychology graduates may also find opportunities in restorative justice and mediation, community safety, and working with offenders, victims and witnesses. 

As well as other major organisations linked with criminal justice in Scotland and the UK, Criminology and Psychology graduates may gone on to work for:

• Police Scotland

• The Scottish Prison Service

• The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner

• The Scottish Police Authority

• Sacro

• Turning Point Scotland

• The National Crime Agency

• The Security Service

• The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service