Criminology and Psychology, BSc (Hons)

University of Chester

Criminology at Chester prepares you for a career in one of the largest growing areas of employment as you explore the relationship between society, the individual, crime, harm, punishment, victimisation, rights, and justice. We explore the relationship between criminological theories and criminal justice policies and practices. On this dynamic and diverse transdisciplinary course, you will gain an understanding of a range of Psychological and Sociological perspectives on society's current key challenges, such as social inequality, and crime, harm and justice case studies that occur nationally and internationally. The School of Psychology at Chester offers degrees accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). The degree structure will allow you to study a wide range of areas of Psychology alongside the BPS accredited core modules at all levels of your degree. There are also options for study overseas. This degree will equip you with a broad range of employability skills, including literacy, numeracy, critical appraisal, data handling, communication, and logical problem-solving skills.