BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology

Are you fascinated by human behaviour and curious about why people commit crimes Advance your expertise in critical thinking, along with qualitative and quantitative research skills, to better understand people and crime. By combining a solid foundation in psychological and criminological theories with practical skills, you’ll open doors to a wide range of career opportunities - not only as a psychologist but also in sectors like criminal justice, healthcare, and education.Course overviewDelve into the study of the human mind, people's emotions and behaviours. Psychology with Criminology BSc at Keele explores why people act the way they do, how they think and why they commit crimes. Our BPS-accredited programme covers a breadth of topics from social, cognitive, biological and developmental psychology, as well as fundamental topics in criminology, criminal justice and ethics. This integrated programme provides the scientific basis of psychology with explanations of criminal behaviour, how the criminal justice system operates and challenges in the 21st century.You’ll develop an understanding of people and crime through a strong theoretical foundation in criminology, paired with practical skills as a psychology researcher skilled in both quantitative and qualitative data. Throughout the programme you’ll gain hands-on experience as an analytical researcher by working on various mini-projects, all of which prepare you for your final-year dissertation, where you can specialise in an area of your choiceWork Placement YearGain hands-on experience with an optionalplacementyear in between years two and three of your degree programme. This valuable character-building experience will help you to prepare for the workplace by spending a year in industry, developing skills and knowledge, whilst drawing on psychological principles, theories and methods. With this experience, you will become well prepared for employment and strengthen your prospects for life after university.Foundation yearOurFoundation Yearprovides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year.This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence.Your future career95% of Keele students are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their studies (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 201920)Whether you wish to explore a career in the sciences, the criminal justice system or healthcare, Psychology with Criminology BSc will equip you with an array of transferable skills that can be applied to various careers. From problem-solving, critical thinking to investigate qualities, you will attain both practical and research skills that will provide a foundation for professional roles across industries.