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BSc (Hons) - Criminology with Applied Psychology

Are you passionate about understanding why individuals commit crime? Are you committed to addressing the psychological impacts at a personal and community level?

We are here for you with a criminology with applied psychology course designed by academics with a wealth of research and practice expertise.

Uncover the Minds Behind Crime.

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Accredited by:

The British Psychological Society

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Course Overview

This criminology degree allows you to specialise in applied psychology. You’ll build in-depth knowledge of the research, theory and practice, covering topics such as the causes of crime, rehabilitation process and new ideas in criminology. You’ll work towards a piece of independent research in an area that interests you. Industry-active tutors will give you high levels of support and ensure learning remains current.

Volunteering is a key extra-curricular activity and you’ll have opportunity to make the most of this via our annual Volunteer Fair. Our close ties with the Police, numerous businesses and professional bodies will help fast track your job hunt.

Your course will supply you with a skill set to pursue a professional career in psychology or a criminology-based role. You may decide to work directly with offenders in a probation, prison or community-based setting, or, focus on the needs of victims. You will also be ideally placed to pursue specialist clinical psychology training or postgraduate criminology research.

On this course you will...

Develop a critical insight into the work of the criminal justice system in bringing offenders to justice.
Develop robust research skills in psychology with a focus on crime.
Have the opportunity and be supported in volunteering in criminology related fields, providing excellent job prospects.
Be accredited by The British Psychological Society.

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Key Details

Recruiting toUK / RoI / Settled in UK
EU / EEA / International
Course LocationCarlisle - Fusehill Street
Institute Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership
UCAS CodeC812
Delivery StyleIn-Person
Course DurationFull-time: 3 Years
Study Options
Course Start PointSeptember
AwardBSc (Hons)
More informationProgramme Specification
Prospectus
Open DaysCarlisle - Fusehill Street
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Minimum entry requirements

104-112

UCAS Tariff points

Tuition fees

£9,250

UK | Year

£13,575

International | Year

Tuition Fees Policy

Course Structure

What you will learn

The applied nature of the programme means that you will focus on how psychological and criminological approaches are used in the real world, to inform policy and practice and more generally to enhance your understanding of human behaviour in a constantly changing global world. This will include exploring the relationships between crime and social change, and the complexities of individual factors that affect human interactions and interpersonal processes.

Year one

Crime and Deviance
An introduction to the concept of crime and deviance in both its historical and contemporary context.
Criminal Justice System
An introduction to the structure of the Criminal Justice System of England and Wales.
Becoming a Criminologist
An introduction to the wide range of professions that studying Criminology and associated disciplines can lead to.
Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
An introduction to the nature of psychological enquiry and research skills.
Psychology in Action
An introduction to a range of theories and models from developmental, cognitive and biological psychology and to apply these to a range of human behaviours and contexts.
Introduction to Data Analysis
An introduction to the processes involved in the analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data.

Year two

Explaining Crime
Explore how society decides what is and is not ‘criminal’. Definitions of ‘criminal’ and ‘criminality’, taking into account social contexts of crime such as youth, race and ethnicity will be discussed.
Bringing Offenders to Justice
Examine, analyse and evaluate policy, procedures and practices involved in bringing offenders to justice.
Prison and Punishment
Consider the nature and development of penal institutions, the penal regimes within late-modern societies, and the role of rehabilitation.
Research Methods and Statistics
An introduction to statistical techniques that deal with more than one independent variable at two or more levels, including within, between and mixed participant designs.
Development, Brain and Cognition
Explore the potential impact on human development and behaviour of a range of factors.
Social and Community Psychology
Learn to apply theories of social psychology to understanding the experiences and behaviours of people within their community.

Year three

New Challenges in Criminology
Consider crime and social harm beyond national borders, exploring innovative ways to consider crime, harm and victimisation.
Inequalities in the Criminal Justice System
Critically examine current debates and controversies in society concerning marginalisation, social exclusion and discrimination and their relationship to the criminal justice system.
Critical Psychology
Critically debate the ideological basis of psychological knowledge, methods and applications.
Individual Differences: Abilities, Personalities and Measuring Differences
An introduction to the nature of individual differences in human behaviour across a wide spectrum of human development and the use of Psychological testing to assess difference.
Dissertation
Pursue an investigation on a topic of interest in criminology.

Overview

104-112 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table.

Qualifications

Entry Requirements

A-levels: BCC-BBC

T-levels: P (C+) – M All subjects accepted for entry to this course

Access to HE: 15 Credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit

CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C - B

OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM – DMM

Scottish Highers: BBBC - BBBA

Irish LC Highers: B1, B2, B2, B2 – B1, B1, B1, B2

Alternative routes: If you don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year as an alternative route to this course.

Fair Admissions

When you apply, our Admissions specialists will review your whole application. We are looking for your potential to succeed so will assess your qualifications, any relevant work experience, your personal statement, and references.

Where you have received a conditional offer subject to achieving particular grades/UCAS tariff scores, and do not quite meet these scores, please try not to worry, where vacancies exist our Admissions specialists will review your whole application again and take account of any mitigating circumstances and reassess your suitability for the course.

Selection Criteria

As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to this programme. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this course and reflect upon any practical experience you have gained.

Contextual Admissions

Going to higher education can transform a person’s life. We use contextual admissions to make sure that we are accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed. Qualifications and grades are important, but they are considered alongside other information that helps universities to identify potential and widen access to university level study. For some individuals, the disadvantages they have experienced in their life mean that they have not been able to demonstrate their full academic potential. Where a person lives and their personal circumstances can all affect their educational attainment.

We take this context into account and look for an applicant’s potential when making admission decisions. The University of Cumbria will make offers at the bottom of any UCAS Tariff range to applicants that live in postal code regions with the lowest participation in Higher Education (Polar 4 quintile 1 – you can check your postcode here), applicants that are estranged from their parents, are care leavers or have caring responsibilities or are in receipt of or received free school meals during their secondary education. Attendance at our Masterclasses and Summer Schools will also allow applicants to receive an offer lower within the tariff range. (T&Cs apply)

Contact ugadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk for more information.

Returning to Education

If you are over 21 and returning to study after being in relevant employment for a minimum of 3 years and do not meet the published entry requirements for Year 1 of our degree courses, please do not assume you are not qualified to join us. Our experienced Admissions and Academic staff will review your prior qualifications and professional experience to support your application.

Language requirements

Please follow the link to check language requirements for this programme here.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

2024 - 2025

£9,250 - UK
£13,575 - International

The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

International Finance

At the University of Cumbria, we offer affordable tuition fees for international and EU students looking to study at one of our main four campuses. No matter your choice of course or career path, our International Team is here to support you.

More Information

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000..

Student Finance

Additional Costs

There will be some additional costs associated with the course including stationery, textbooks, field trips and membership fees although some of these features are optional.

Books are reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change, course welcome information will provide you with an indicative list for the year.

Books and Journals

Most core text books are available via the University's library, however students may wish to buy copies of any texts used to support your learning on your course. This could cost between £50 - £100 per year.

Stationery

Students should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field. Students should also budget for the purchase of USB pen drives, as well as occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need, expect to pay around £30 - £40 per year for these items.

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Carlisle - Fusehill Street Campus
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BSc (Hons) - Criminology with Applied Psychology