Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons)

<strong>Dive into the fascinating world of criminal behaviour and human psychology with a Criminology & Psychology degree at Canterbury Christ Church University.</strong><br/><br/>Taking an interdisciplinary approach, youll explore challenges related to crime, harm, and justice through a psychological lens. From understanding violent behaviour to improving victim support and rehabilitation, youll gain the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful difference in society.<br/><br/>What you’ll learn<br/><br/><br/>• Investigate why people commit crimes and how mental health and trauma shape behaviour.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore how society responds to crime and how psychology can offer solutions to social issues.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Examine the roles and functions of policing, punishment, and rehabilitation within the criminal justice system.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Understand the complexities of human experience and behaviour.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop practical skills for working in multi-agency environments, from youth justice to victim support.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Our expert staff, many with practitioner and research experience, will guide you through a curriculum that blends theory, practice, and social relevance. Youll learn in a supportive, dynamic environment that will prepares you for careers in criminal justice, mental health, policy, or research.<br/><br/>This degree in Criminology & Psychology will empower you to challenge assumptions, understand complexity, and build a career that creates real impact. Begin your journey into the psychology of crime and justice today.<br/><br/><strong>Location</strong><br/><br/>This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University, you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study. <br/><br/>Ranked 1st in the UK for graduate employment (HESA: Graduate Outcomes 2023), Christ Church is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. Film production students can showcase their creativity in the fully-equipped Film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational skills in mock crime scenes, and medicine students can get a taste of life as a doctor in simulated hospital wards. <br/><br/>With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With Christ Church's societies including Music, Table Tennis, Cheese & Wine and Drama, you're bound to meet your friends for life. <br/><br/>Apply now to secure your place at Christ Church this September.