Criminology and Psychology with Foundation year BSc (Hons)

<strong>Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. Youll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.</strong> <br/><br/>Dive into the fascinating world of criminal behaviour and human psychology with a Criminology & Psychology degree at Canterbury Christ Church University.<br/><br/>Taking an interdisciplinary approach, youll explore challenges related to crime, harm, and justice through a psychological lens. From understanding violent behaviour to improving victim support and rehabilitation, youll gain the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful difference in society.<br/><br/>What you’ll learn<br/><br/><br/>• Investigate why people commit crimes and how mental health and trauma shape behaviour.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore how society responds to crime and how psychology can offer solutions to social issues.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Examine the roles and functions of policing, punishment, and rehabilitation within the criminal justice system.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Understand the complexities of human experience and behaviour.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop practical skills for working in multi-agency environments, from youth justice to victim support.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Our expert staff, many with practitioner and research experience, will guide you through a curriculum that blends theory, practice, and social relevance. Youll learn in a supportive, dynamic environment that will prepares you for careers in criminal justice, mental health, policy, or research.<br/><br/>This degree in Criminology & Psychology will empower you to challenge assumptions, understand complexity, and build a career that creates real impact. Begin your journey into the psychology of crime and justice today.<br/><br/><strong>Location</strong><br/><br/>This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.