Psychology and Criminal Behaviour BA (Hons)
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This top-up course is for those who have already completed a Foundation-level course or have a level 5 qualification with some relevance to psychology. It has a strong employability and ‘real-world’ focus, allowing you to examine forensic psychology in practice. You learn key skills around occupational and organisational psychology; atypical child and adolescent development; the psychology of mental health; and forensic psychology.
You also explore the assessment and treatment of offenders including offenders with a mental illness. You will have access to specialist, industry-standard psychology laboratories and computing environments including: This course has been developed working with industry professionals from the NHS, mental health support and commercial organisations to ensure it aligns with employer needs.
Key highlights
- One-year top-up for holders of a relevant level 5 qualification
- Strong employability focus examining forensic psychology in practice
- Explore assessment and treatment of offenders, including those with mental illness
- Modules in mental health, occupational psychology and atypical child development
- Access to specialist, industry-standard psychology laboratories and computing environments
- Developed with NHS, mental health and commercial industry professionals
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each element
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
- Assistant psychologist
- Probation services officer
- Mental health support worker
- Prison officer
- Youth justice worker
- Victim support officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
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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