Criminology and Psychology

Why study Criminology and Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University?

• 90% of students surveyed said academic support on this course was good or very good (National Student Survey 2024)

• This is an accredited undergraduate psychology programme giving you eligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society on graduation

• Brings together the established disciplines of Criminology and Psychology for a unique perspective on individuals, society and the criminal justice system

• Recent increase in demand for criminal psychologists in prison programmes and offender management

• Contemporary research informed teaching in cutting-edge subjects such as terrorism and forensic psychology

• Established links with employers and agencies allow for excellent networking, volunteering and work experience opportunities

• Opportunity to undertake international fieldwork visits to places such as Ljubljana, Slovenia and Gothenburg, Sweden

About your course
The professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University is informed by ongoing research and extensive links with practitioners. So you can be confident that your studies will be at the forefront of developments in this fascinating field.

The public and political controversies surrounding crime and criminal justice processes in the UK form an important and ongoing context for study.

This degree will take you on a critical exploration in the field of Criminology and Psychology meaning you will benefit from cutting-edge theory and practice from both disciplines.

Psychology is more concerned with developing a quantitative and qualitative understanding of the individual and what makes them tick, whereas criminologists examine society's responses to crime and justice in the context of everyday life.

This means you will graduate with an understanding of how crime occurs, who commits it, how it is measured and how criminal justice impacts on the lives of different social groups.

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose.

We understand that all students have different strengths and preferences when it comes to assessments, so we use a variety of methods to assess your work, including essays, exams, fieldwork projects, reports, case studies, portfolios, online blogs and wikis, work-place practice, posters, presentations (individual and group), debates, reviews and group work. You will normally receive extensive written feedback on your assessments and regular verbal feedback.

All feedback is designed to help you achieve your full potential and get the most out of your studies, so staff will be available to discuss it with you and direct you to further support if you feel you need it.

Your marks and feedback will be available within 15 working days of submitting a piece of work. That's because we believe that constructive feedback is vital in helping you identify your strengths as well as the areas where you may need to develop further.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Psychological Society