Tameside College
UCAS Code: Not applicable | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology is designed to meet the needs of both individual students with an interest in studying the subjects, and individuals currently working within the two fields. The aim is to provide students with the subject knowledge and skills to develop an understanding of key theoretical concepts and an awareness of current issues within both areas of study. The focus will aim to put both subjects in a context that can be applied to everyday issues, thereby developing subject knowledge alongside application to contemporary problems within society. This will appeal to students who are interested in the academic side of the subjects and those who work, or who wish to work in related fields, to develop their knowledge and understanding to support their roles.
The curriculum has been designed to encompass recent debates in both disciplines and to consider the subsequent impact on public policy and services. The split discipline approach enables the course to cover areas and topics that cross reference and supplement both subject areas of Criminology and Psychology. This provides a cohesive link and enables the course to cover a range of contemporary issues using a critical eye from both Criminology and Psychology.
Modules
Core Units
Level 4
101 Introduction to research and academic skills
102 Criminology: An introduction
103 Psychology: An introduction
104 Criminology and Psychology: An integrated approach
105 The criminal justice process
106 Foundations of Psychology
Level 5
201 Approaches to Research
202 Victimology
203 Psychology in a Social World
204 Making of a murderer
205 Crime, Media and Culture
206 Psychology and Personality
Level 6
301 Critical Social Policy Review
302 Contemporary Issues in Psychology
303 Enquiries into Current Research (Literature Review Project)
304 Forensic Psychology and Criminology
305 Contemporary Issues in Criminology
All lecturers teaching this course hold a master’s degree level qualification in Criminology and Psychology or equivalent subject area.
Assessment methods
The BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology course at Tameside College is assessed through a variety of methods designed to build and demonstrate a range of skills. These methods include written assignments, reports, presentations, exams, case studies, portfolios of work, literature reviews, and academic posters.
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