BA (HONS) Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year

Course Overview

Do you ever find yourself wondering what motivates people to commit crimes? Are you interested in the minds of offenders, victims, and witnesses? If the answer is yes, our BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology Foundation degree will take you on a fascinating and rewarding journey into the human mind. Bringing together two related subject areas, you’ll gain a multi-disciplinary understanding of the reality of criminology and psychology, while also engaging in employment-related module assessments that are designed to give you the practical edge needed to stand out in today’s competitive job market.

Course details and modules

By providing you with knowledge of the fundamentals of criminology and psychology, we’re preparing you to become a well-rounded professional who can take on all manner of challenges in your professional life. Criminology and psychology foundation degrees at Arden can be tailored to your specific interests and career ambitions, with a variety of modules on offer that have been developed by industry professionals who are leaders within their fields.

Modules

Foundation Year Modules

Using Numeracy, IT & Data
Research Skills and Using Information
Values, Ethics and Working Collaboratively
Developing Academic Skills
Crime and Law in Context
Psychology of Everyday Life

Level 4

Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
Effective Interdisciplinary Study
Crime and Society
Criminal Justice System
Key Studies in Psychology

Level 6

Cross-Cultural Psychology
Contemporary Developmental Psychology
Youth Justice
Cybercrime
Research Planning and Project

Level 5

Personality and Intelligence
Research and Ethics in Action
Contemporary Debates in Criminology
Environmental Criminology
Social Psychology
Policing and Police Powers

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