Criminology with Psychology

This programme combines the study of psychology and human behaviour with a deeper understanding of the causes of crime, the sociology of crime and the criminal justice system. Equal weight is given to the two subjects. During the course you'll be introduced to psychology and criminology theories with a focus on the social psychology of crime.

Why this course at Marjon?
• Dedicated psychology lab spaces, crime scene house and specialist staff experienced in criminal behavioural analysis.
• Apply criminological and psychological tools to aid in any type of investigations, for example insurance, fire, or crime scene investigations.
• Links into the relevant local networks enable you to develop experience, and network for your future career.

What might I become?
You might go into further study to specialise within this area, for example to become a chartered psychologist or a lawyer. You might also be interested in joining the police or working in other parts of the criminal justice system.

Find out more at Open Day
Open Day is your opportunity to find out more about studying Criminology and Psychology at Marjon. You’ll meet lecturers and look around our dedicated onsite crime scene house and psychology labs. Our student life talks will help you prepare to go to university, covering topics such as careers, funding, sport and our award winning on-campus student support service. You can also take a tour of the campus with a current student and find out about the student-led clubs and societies.

Book on to an Open Day at: www.marjon.ac.uk/open-day

Why study at Marjon?

• Small, person-focused university
• No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
• No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023)
• No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)

Hazel Bending - Lecturer, Criminology and Psychology; “Your first year will see you develop an understanding of psychological perspectives as well as learning broad knowledge about crime and law in society. In the second year you will learn about the biology of emotion in the brain and how criminologists think differently about crime scenes. You will also take on a work placement to gain experience in the industry. In the third year you will learn about the mind of criminals and what underpins criminal behaviour. You will also develop communication skills and focus on the ethics of working in criminal justice.”
Year 1:
Crime and the Criminal Justice System
Criminological Theory
Criminal Law
Academic, Personal and Professional Development
People: social Beings
Health and Wellbeing

Year 2:
Understanding Punishment: Prisons and Penology
Understanding Violence
Globalisation and Crime
Research Methods
Our Social Selves
Human Cognition

Year 3:
Global Criminology
Punishment and Prisons
The Ethical Professional
Criminology Honours Project
Exploring Contemporary Perspectives in Psychology
Community Psychology

Approx 30% of assessment is via exams and practical tests and 70% is coursework.