Criminology with Psychology - BA (Hons)

University of Northampton

This newly re-developed Criminology with Psychology degree course invites you to combine the understanding of human behaviour, development, thoughts and emotions from psychology and develop this within the context of the study of crime, social order and social control that is central to the study of criminology.The University of Northampton’s Criminology with Psychology course has a particular emphasis on criminal behaviour, law enforcement and crime prevention. It will also equip you with transferable critical and analytical skills that will enhance your employability.The University of Northampton’s BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology course will cover many of the criminological theories and research methodologies relating to the study of crime but will also incorporate some psychological dimensions. The course is designed for those who have a criminological curiosity but are keen to maintain and advance some of their psychological understanding.The curriculum and the modules offered cover all aspects of criminological enquiry. The progression path means that each year of study the students in this programme will be studying 4 criminology and 2 psychology modules, leading up to year three when they complete their Criminology with Psychology dissertation utilising knowledge from the previous two years.

Faculty of Business and Law