Criminology
Explore the impact of crime
Criminology
Explore the impact of crime
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Understand the way people behave
Get hands-on experience with industry equipment
Explore factors that cause people to commit crimes
Study innovative approaches to criminology
Gain practical experience
Criminology Courses
Tackle important questions about the complex nature of criminal behaviour and the world we live in.
Select a learning level
- All
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- Foundation Options
BSc (Hons) Criminology
- Explore who commits crimes and whyÂ
- Understand the law and judiciary system
- Learn to handle data and predict criminal behaviour
- Gain career insights from working professionals
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Psychology
- Apply psychological theory to the study of the causes and consequences of crime
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Learn from our team of research-active lecturers
- Prepare for a career in the prison service, rehabilitation units, a secure hospital or with social services
BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology
- Explore how the world works, why it works, and its relationship with crime and punishment.
- Consider a wide range of thought-provoking topics in both national and international contexts.
- Develop your own critical thinking, research, and analysis skills that you can apply to a range of future careers.
- Learn in smaller classes that allow our expert teaching staff to really get to know you and your needs.
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year
- Build your academic skills on an initial foundation year
- Explore who commits crimes and why
- Understand the law and judiciary system
- Learn to handle data and predict criminal behaviour
- Gain career insights from working professionals
BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year
- Build your academic skills on an initial foundation year
- Explore how the world works, why it works, and its relationship with crime and punishment.
- Consider a wide range of thought-provoking topics in both national and international contexts.
- Develop your own critical thinking, research, and analysis skills that you can apply to a range of future careers.
- Learn in smaller classes that allow our expert teaching staff to really get to know you and your needs.
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
- Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
- Explore the psychology of criminals and crime
- Strong links to employers and organisations within the profession
- Smaller class sizes for better learning
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year
- Build your academic skills on an initial foundation year
- Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
- Explore the psychology of criminals and crime
- Strong links to employers and organisations within the profession
- Smaller classes sizes for better individual support
BSc (Hons) Criminology (International Route) Level 6 Top-up
Studying Criminology
Explore the scientific study of crimes and why people commit them
Hear from our lecturers and students on what makes studying Criminology at the University of Chichester such an unforgettable experience.
Cutting edge equipment
Graduate with practical experience and use industry standard equipment
You will have access to:
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation - to measure brain activity.
- NIRScout - a cutting edge 3D scalable neuroimaging platform with a dedicated ultra-high-density near-infrared spectroscopy system which measures changes in the cerebral cortex
- aLIAS - an affective immersive emotional Virtual Reality stimuli package which allows researchers to create ‘different worlds’
- Psychophysiological Equipment - heart rate, cortical processes, muscle activation
- Eye tracking equipment - shifts in visual attention, attentional retraining
- Interview and Observation Suite
- Specialist advanced research software: Biopac, Qualtrics, Noldus Observer XT, E-prime, Superlab, Nvivo and Inquisit
Gain real work experience
Complete work experience or placements throughout your study
Create a bridge into professional careers or further postgraduate training and undertake work placements during your studies to enhance your learning and experience.
Expert teaching staff
Be taught by staff with real world experience
Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology, Programme Coordinator for the BSc Criminology and Forensic Psychology
Ben is currently a member of the Universities Academic Board and the Research and Innovation Committee, and staff CPD coordinator and technology officer within his institute.
Programme Coordinator for BSc Criminology, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Forensic Psychology
Stephanie has experience of working for the NHS, and the charity sector (Down Syndrome Education International).
Lecturer in Criminology, Programme Lead for MSc Criminology
Hollie is the programme lead for MSC Criminology, and also the Marketing Officer of The Human Factor Professional Learning Programme.
Personalised teaching
Learn from lectures who know you by name
You won’t get lost in the crowd at Chichester. With classes of up to 30 people, you will grow and be supported by your academic advisors and lecturers.
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