BSc (Hons)Criminology and Psychology
| Study location | United Kingdom, Southampton, East Park Terrace |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc (Hons) |
| Course code | CAP1 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component Secondary school exam result can be accepted for the following countries: |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
You will develop key industry skills in analytical thinking, crime scene investigations, presentation of evidential studies and critical thinking, along with the key knowledge of psychological and criminological theory to prepare you for a career in relevant fields and sectors. The course is designed and constantly refreshed with current thinking, thanks to a lecturing staff with plenty of experience and current connections within the criminal justice and criminology arena.
You will also benefit from a wide range of guest speakers who are industry experts, giving you a valuable window into real-world situations and challenges – as well as a network of employment opportunities. The courses are also supported by site visits, both locally and internationally, giving you the chance to explore the global perspective first-hand and draw on this in your learning journey.
With a strong emphasis on essential professional and career skills, along with a curriculum which reflects the changing face of criminology, the course focuses on group interaction and makes use of the latest research, and features a strong mentoring support network that has led directly to employment for past students.
Career opportunities
On graduating you will be ready for a variety of criminology-related careers, thanks to a range of skills that are desirable by employers. Potential roles include:
Probation
Supporting victims, or working with addiction
Forensic crime scene investigator
Security services
Social service
Youth work
Military policing
Human rights and other related organisations or groups
Working with victims and dangerous offenders
Customs and excise
Information security
Police
Courts
Prisons
Border and immigration
Crown Prosecution Service
Drugs project workers
Mental health case workers
Local authority community safety units
National Crime Agency
Police support staff
Home Office
Crime analysts in police services
Private security
CCTV management
Fraud/financial services investigation
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.