📖Program Curriculum
In your first you will acquire a broad foundation of knowledge around key theories and ideas of psychological science and criminology You will begin to critically analyse historic perspectives and contemporary issues You will be introduced to key strategies which are used in psychological research
Core modules
Foundations of Psychology
Historical and Philosophical Concepts in Psychology
Psychology Research Methods 1
Foundations in Criminological Theory
In the second you will learn about policing and punishment You will examine the relationship between brain function and our understanding of cognition and behaviour And explore current theory and practice that focuses on the person in psychology Whilst developing experimental research designs and delve further into inferential statistics
Core modules
Policing and Punishment
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 Year 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 able to choose from selection of optional modules which cover a range of topics this will enable you to tailor your studies to your own interests and aspirations You will also research a chosen topic for your dissertation
Core modules
Psychology Research Project
Optional modules
Psychology of Art and Film
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Psychotherapeutic Psychology and Mental Health from Theory to Practice
The Psychology of Health and Well Being
Advanced Developmental Psychology
Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation
Critical Social Psychology Memory Narrative and Representation
Transnational Crime
Crimes of the Powerful Corporations the State and Human Rights
Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
Human Rights and Political Violence
The Politics of Crime in the Black Atlantic
