Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Criminology and Psychology] From Sheffield Hallam University

Course summary

• Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.
• Study in a department that has received the British Society of Criminology award for teaching excellence.
• Become prepared for a career in criminology, criminal and community justice areas.
• Improve your employability by working on real life work placements and case studies.

Gain a criminological and psychological perspective on the causes and consequences of crime and offending behaviour and consider ways of treating and managing offenders. By studying both criminology and psychology, you will gain a broad multi-disciplinary understanding of the real life applications of criminological and psychological theory to life experiences, human behaviour and work experiences.

Future careers

This Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year (Honours) programme from Sheffield Hallam University prepares you for a career in:

• mental health
• psychology
• youth offending
• service projects
• offender advocation

Previous graduates of BA (Honours) Criminology and Psychology have gone on to work for:

• the police service
• the probation service
• the prison service
• youth work
• victim support
• citizens advice
• civil service and local government