The Criminology with Psychology BA (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University offers you a unique opportunity to explore the complex interplay between criminal behaviour and psychological processes. This degree is ideal if you are driven to understand the causes of crime, societal responses, and the human mind behind deviant actions. You will gain critical insights into criminal justice systems, forensic practices, and the psychological underpinnings of behaviour, preparing you for a variety of impactful careers. This undergraduate course provides a robust academic foundation in both criminology and psychology, equipping you with essential analytical and research skills.
You will study this course full-time on campus over three years, engaging with a curriculum that progresses from foundational concepts to advanced specialisations. Your learning journey will involve exploring topics such as investigative and criminal psychology, the psychology of complex behaviour, and criminological theory, with opportunities to delve into areas like clinical and forensic psychology or terrorism and policing through optional modules. In your final year, you will undertake a significant dissertation or extended essay, allowing you to conduct in-depth research. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding and the ability to apply your knowledge to diverse professional pathways within the criminal justice sector and beyond.