In your first you'll cover the core theories and explanations for crimes crime investigation and the criminal justice system You'll be introduced to the foundations of Forensic Psychology and will develop your research methods skills

Core modules
Foundations in Criminological Theory
Crime Law and Justice
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Introduction to Research Methods
In Year 2 you'll deepen your knowledge of individual causes and consequences of crime through the study of mental health and of crime control measures in the form of policing and punishment You will have the opportunity to specialise in your chosen areas of interests by choosing 2 modules from a range of choices

Core modules
Policing and Punishment
Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Behaviours
Optional modules
Crime on Screen
Diversity and Discrimination in the Criminal Justice System
Youth Crime
Culture and Harm in the Digital Age
Crime Prevention and Community Safety
Psychology Research Methods 2
Social Individual and Developmental Psychology
Brain Behaviour and Cognition

Study abroad optional
You have the option to take an additional to study abroad or to undertake a-long work placement overseas or even a mix of both

This course has a sandwich option which takes place between Year 2 and your Final During this sandwich you will take a placement within a relevant setting ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job

In your Final you will be introduced to relevant issues within the realm of globalisation terrorism and international crime You will focus on psychological aspects central to the investigative process such as interviewing identification profiling decision-making and deception You will also choose 2 module from a range of specialist modules that suit your area of interest

Core modules
The Psychology of Investigations and Cyber-Behaviour
Transnational Crime
Optional modules
Criminology and the Law
Sex that Offends
Criminology Dissertation
Applied Criminology Work and Volunteering
Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation
Psychotherapeutic Psychology and Mental Health from Theory to Practice
Drug Use and Abuse
Risk and Crime
Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
Migration in a Global Context

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it