Criminology and Psychology

This course is designed to give you an understanding of the study of human behaviour, the causes of criminal behaviour, public reactions to crime and the psychology of all those involved in and affected by crime.

After a grounding in first year, you will specialise in a range of areas of crime, victimology, criminal justice, and crime prevention emphasising key transferable skills in preparation for graduate level employment in a global market.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Link major theoretical perspectives to contemporary issues and debates – putting theory into practice.

• Reflect analytically and critically on a wide range of issues and emerging trends relating to crime, criminal behaviour, control, and criminal justice in local and global contexts.

• Apply creative solutions to crime problems, and to systemic failures in dealing with crime.

Key Benefits

• Applied approach designed to develop the skills required for graduate employment in various criminal justice roles

• Expert speakers from agencies involved in criminal justice complement and contextualise your understanding

• Explore international perspectives on crime

• Opportunities to participate in international field trips – previous criminology trips have included South Africa, the USA, Finland, Estonia, and Poland*.

*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.