Criminology and Criminal Psychology

Overview

This module can be completely tailored to fit your own professional interests, as you will be able to choose from five optional modules covering topics such as:

• the sociological approach to crime, criminology and criminological theory

• the role of forensic psychology in manging mentally disordered offenders

• the status of the victim throughout the criminal process

• the historic relationship between psychology and policing, and what this means for modern policing

• critical assessment of complex criminal investigations in accordance with national standards.

Throughout the Criminology and Criminal Psychology programme at the University of Essex Online , you will develop your skills in presenting reasoned arguments and backing them up with evidence through engaging discussion forums with fellow classmates. 

At the end of your course, there will be the opportunity to progress onto a PG Dip course or the full MSc.

Your future

Senior roles within criminal justice are often a career objective for the criminology graduates. Many go on to serve as analytical police staff or police officers, or in offender support, probation, prison and victim services. 

The course will also be useful for those seeking employment within security services and the National Crime Agency.