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BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Psychology

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Chichester

Program Overview

During your first year, you will be introduced to the fundamental principles of criminology and forensic psychology. You will gain an understanding of important issues and debates in these fields, examine how society deals with crime and criminals, and explore the overarching concepts related to human rights, diversity, and the responsibility of care.

Moreover, you will start developing scientific and statistical abilities necessary for conducting your own research and experiments.

Moving on to the second year, you will delve into essential modules recognized by the British Psychological Society, such as biological, cognitive, and developmental psychology. This will expand your comprehension of various topics, including legal frameworks, mental health, and forensic psychology.

Furthermore, you will enhance your proficiency in managing statistical data and acquire skills in designing and executing research experiments.

In your final year, you will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and research skills you have acquired throughout your studies. You will undertake a final year project on a topic of your choice and also explore the subjects of youth crime and sexual offenders.

Program Key Stats

£15,240 (Annual cost)
£9,250 (Annual cost)
Sept Intake : 25th Jan


Eligibility Criteria

BBB
2.5
28
60

6.0
87

Additional Information & Requirements

A recognised and relevant foundation/Access course (minimum pass mark for a UK-based foundation programme is usually 55%), Higher Secondary School Certificate with a minimum score of 60%, High School Diploma (to age 18) where it is deemed equivalent to A Levels (3 A Level passes at BBB/BCC), An International Baccalaureate (28 points), EDEXCEL BTEC National Diploma (MMM-DMM), IELTS 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5 (or equivalent).

Career Options

  • This degree program can prepare you for a career as either a Forensic Criminologist or a Forensic Psychologist
  • although these roles have similarities
  • they are distinct
  • Both roles have the potential to work in various settings such as the prison service
  • rehabilitation units
  • secure hospitals
  • courts
  • and social services
  • A criminologist primarily concentrates on societal or sociological factors that contribute to criminal behaviors
  • They explore the underlying factors that may lead individuals to commit crimes and analyze the impact of crime on victims
  • Criminologists also collaborate with victims to assist them in coping with their experiences and returning to normalcy
  • They also collaborate with professionals in the criminal justice system to address subjects like implementing policy and procedural changes that can benefit both offenders and victims of crime
  • Forensic psychologists
  • on the other hand
  • place more emphasis on developing
  • testing
  • and implementing treatment programs aimed at reducing reoffending among criminals
  • They focus on studying techniques that can be used to create
  • pilot
  • and implement treatment programs that target and modify offending behaviors

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