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Psychology and Criminology

University Centre South Essex

UCAS Code: PC02 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

University Centre South Essex

UCAS Code: PC02 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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About this course

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Course option

1year

Full-time | 2025

Other options

3 years | Full-time | 2025

Subjects

Criminology

Psychology

The fundamental aim of the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology programme is to provide students with the ability to apply theory, concepts, and ideas across multiple domains of psychological and criminological study. In doing so, this programme will also allow students the opportunity to hone these skills and develop a strong understanding of the mind and human behaviour across multiple domains alongside a holistic view of the underlying causes of criminality. The purpose of this ‘top-up’ year is to further expand students knowledge across multiple applied domains of psychology and criminology, and to provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate their critical thinking, planning, and research skills through the completion of an empirical Final Major Project (Dissertation). This will ensure that students gain, and can evidence, key skills and knowledge required to obtain skilled employment within the sector or pursue further postgraduate study.

Modules

Year 1 (Level 6)

PC6-01 Final Major Project (Dissertation)
PC6-02 Forensic and Criminal Psychology
PC6-03 Psychology of Mental Health and Mental Disorders
PC6-04 Penology
PC6-05 Transnational Crime

Assessment methods

Across the programme students are assessed using a variety of methods including: Essays, Research Projects, Presentations, Workplace Simulations, Portfolios, and Reports. Please note that full assessment information can be found in the module descriptors.

The Uni

Course location:

University Centre Southend

Department:

Faculty of Higher Education

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if the overall teaching satisfaction score here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

74%
Criminology

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Sociology

Teaching and learning

89%
Staff make the subject interesting
86%
Staff are good at explaining things
89%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
82%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

56%
Library resources
42%
IT resources
71%
Course specific equipment and facilities
72%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Psychology (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

87%
Staff make the subject interesting
73%
Staff are good at explaining things
87%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
80%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

53%
Library resources
33%
IT resources
60%
Course specific equipment and facilities
53%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

After graduation

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Sociology

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£27k

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£26k

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