Criminology and Criminal Psychology

Overview

This Criminology and Criminal Psychology course from University of Essex Online 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 your study 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 the PG Dip or Masters in criminology and criminal psychology.

Why we’re great

• Course content is drawn from cutting edge research at the University of Essex’s leading Centre for Criminology.
• Modules have been developed by a former Detective Chief Superintendent from the Homicide and Major Enquiries Team in one of the UK’s largest police forces.
• Receive your degree from the University of Essex, a top 30 UK university (Complete University Guide 2022)

Career opportunities:

Like many of our criminology graduates, upon completion of this course you may wish to enter a senior role within the criminal justice system. Alternatively, you could go on to become a police officer; work in offender support, probation, prison and victim services, or security; or even work in the National Crime Agency.