Psychology and Crime FdA
University of BedfordshireBedford College, United Kingdom
Course overview
This Foundation degree covers the study of psychology, criminology and law, with a specific focus on aspects of psychology relevant to understanding people’s behaviour in groups, and the development of an individual through childhood, adolescence and maturity. It gives you a firm understanding of general and criminal psychology and how it can be applied to human behaviour, offending and society's response to offenders. This course is delivered at Bedford College, where students have access to a library, study areas, laptop loans and SPSS software.
Students also have access to the University of Bedfordshire’s library resources, both online and at the campuses.
Key highlights
- Combines study of psychology, criminology and law
- Explores group behaviour and development from childhood to maturity
- Applies criminal psychology to offending and society's response to offenders
- Taught at Bedford College with library, study areas and laptop loans
- Access to SPSS software for psychological data analysis
- Use of university library resources online and on campus
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 48 — 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Probation services officer
- Youth offending support worker
- Victim support officer
- Prison officer
- Police community support officer
- Support worker
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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