Understand the way people behave

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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

BSc (Hons) Criminology

Explore the psychological and social factors that cause people to commit crimes as you gain an in-depth understanding of crime, criminals, and the systems that deal with them.

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Psychology

Discover why people commit crimes and how to determine steps for rehabilitation as you prepare to work in the prison service, rehabilitation units, a hospital or with social services.

BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology

Explore why people commit crimes with a focus on society and study modules in criminology and sociology, psychology and social policy topics. Read more.

LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

Study a real-world application of the law, the psychology of criminals and the investigative element of crime.

BSc (Hons) Criminology (International Route) Level 6 Top-up

Develop your criminology knowledge, cultural awareness and language ability as an international student while completing an honours degree.

MSc Criminology

The study of criminology is one that is diverse, intriguing and imperative to instigating and contributing to the criminal justice system. This course will help you achieve the career you want in criminology.

MSc Neuropsychology

Neuropsychology examines the link between biology and behaviour, including the assessment and treatment of neurological conditions. This programme covers neuroanatomy, cognitive neuroscience, research methods and clinical skills.

BSc (Hons) Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year

In this four-year integrated foundation degree, you will explore why people commit crimes and hear from guest speakers including police officers as you prepare for a career in a crime-related field.

BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year

Examine the nature of human interaction, society and criminal behaviour after completing an integrated foundation year which builds your academic confidence and skills.

LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year

Study a real-world application of the law as you learn the foundation of legal principles and explore the social and psychological factors behind crime following an initial foundation year.

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.

Criminology

Find out more about studying Criminology at the University of Chichester.

Graduate with practical experience and use industry standard equipment

You will have access to:

  • Specialist advanced research software: Biopac, Qualtrics, Noldus Observer XT, E-prime, Superlab, Nvivo and Inquisit
  • 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
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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.

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Be taught by staff with real world experience

Dr Benjamin T. Sharpe

Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology, Director of the Human Attention Laboratory, Coordinator for BSc Criminology and Forensic Psychology Programme, and Thematic Cluster Lead for South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership

Hollie Newman

Lecturer in Criminology, Programme Lead for MSc Criminology

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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