Criminology & Psychology
Entry requirements
A minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 and must be in a relevant subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
4 GCSE's at grade 4-9 or A*-C must include English and Mathematics.
T Level
Pass (C and above)
UCAS Tariff
Must be from a relevant subject
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About this course
Students studying the BA Joint Honours will have the opportunity to develop a sound and extensive knowledge base in psychology and criminology, producing a scientific understanding of mind, brain, behaviour and experience and the complex interactions between these. Students will be equipped with knowledge of multiples perspectives and real-life scenarios that will encourage an understanding to complex social problems. On successful completion of the BA Joint Honours students could progress to post graduate study including MSc programmes for professional practice or higher-level specialist academic study. There is growing opportunities for developmental roles in a wide range of employment within the sector.
Modules
Level 4 (Year 1)
· Introduction to Criminology
· Introduction to Psychology
· Equality, Diversity and Criminal Justice
· The Psychology of Crime
· Crime and Society
· Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Level 5 (Year 2)
· Research Methods
· Developmental Psychology
· Critical Criminology
· Work Placement
· Youth Justice
· Individual Differences: Personality and Intelligence
Level 6 (Year 3)
· Research Project
· Restorative Justice
· Psychological Distress and Mental Wellbeing
· Cyber Crime
· Psychology of Peace and Conflict
Assessment methods
Essays, academic posters, open book examinations, individual presentations, reflective accounts, research reports, literature critiques, work-based projects, case studies, online blogs, group presentations, group discussions, podcasts, lectures.
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Solihull College & University Centre offer a Higher Education Bursary Programme.
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