Psychology with Criminology (Hons) University of Hull

Overview

One of the aims of this Psychology with Criminology (Hons) degree at University of Hull is to give you the skills to gather, analyse and evaluate data about people’s behaviour and thoughts. In understanding how crime is dealt with, you’ll draw on disciplines such as social policy, sociology, psychology and law.

You'll benefit from the latest psychology facilities. Electroencephalography (EEG) equipment for measuring brain activity. A brain simulation lab. An eye-tracking laboratory. And a baby lab.

Put what you learn into practice in our purpose-built replica crime-scene facility right here on campus. A recent addition to the University, it provides detailed and realistic crime scenes for you to explore. Get hands on: collect evidence, explore criminal activity, and see the world of forensic science brought to life.

Thanks to our links with criminal justice agencies, you’ll get to develop your learning through work placements and experience-enhancing visits. You can also study for a semester in countries like the Netherlands, Norway, Germany, Italy, Hungary and Malta. This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society.  Graduate with a 2:2 or above and you are entitled to become a graduate member of the society, putting you on the pathway to qualifying as a Chartered Psychologist.

Future prospects

• With this degree, you'll be equipped with skills for a variety of careers. As a scientist, your analytical and problem-solving abilities and experience in research will be sought after by employers.

• You can pursue a career as a counsellor or psychologist in a clinical or forensic field, or as a prison, probation or victim support officer. Our graduates even go on to work as teachers, marketers and HR professionals in the public or private sectors.

• Thanks to our facilities and work experience opportunities, you’ll graduate with an edge over the competition. In fact, 96.7% of our Psychology students are in work or further study 15 months after graduating.