The Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons) at Keele University offers you a comprehensive exploration of human behaviour and the societal factors that shape crime and justice. This undergraduate degree is ideal for those seeking to understand the complexities of the mind and the mechanisms of the criminal justice system. You will gain foundational knowledge in key areas such as developmental, social, biological, and cognitive psychology, alongside critical criminological perspectives on crime, its causes, and societal responses. This course provides a robust academic grounding for a career dedicated to understanding and addressing human behaviour and societal challenges.
You will study this full-time, on-campus programme over three years, engaging with compulsory modules in research methods, including qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and undertaking a substantial final-year independent project. Through modules covering topics from developmental psychology and statistics to understanding crime and criminal justice processes, you will develop essential research design, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse career paths in areas such as forensic psychology, policing, probation services, social research, and further postgraduate study.