What is psychology and criminology?
The psychology and criminology degree is distinct from criminological psychology yet it too has British Psychological Society accreditation. Thus the psychology component of the award consists of all of the core areas of psychology (eg developmental, cognitive, psychophysiology, individual differences, research methods, social, and historical and conceptual issues). In conjunction you will be offered a variety of core and optional modules in criminology. The criminology modules include: Course content Year one Introduction to Psychology Psychological Research Methods Criminal Law and Justice Introduction to Criminology. Year two • Social and Developmental Psychology • Contemporary Criminology • Empirical Psychology. Year two options • Psychological Perspectives on Criminal Behaviour • Law, Discrimination and Human Rights • Organised Crime. Year three • Empirical Dissertation • Issues in Psychobiology and Individual Difference • Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology and Cogniti
