Explore the intricate relationship between the mind and criminal behaviour with the Psychology with Criminology BSc at Nottingham Trent University. This undergraduate degree is designed for students keen to understand the psychological underpinnings of crime, justice systems, and societal responses to deviance. You will delve into core psychological principles, research methodologies, and the criminal justice process, gaining critical insights into why individuals offend and how society addresses crime. This course provides a robust foundation for those aspiring to careers where understanding human behaviour within legal and social contexts is paramount.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over three years, engaging with modules that cover research design, data analysis using tools like 'R', and the practicalities of the criminal justice system. Throughout your degree, you will develop essential research skills, from formulating hypotheses to analysing complex data and presenting findings, culminating in a significant independent research project in your final year. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of psychological theory and its application to criminology, preparing you for diverse career paths in research, policy, the legal profession, or further postgraduate study.