Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
What’s it about?
The essential components of both your chosen disciplines are fully covered. There are also opportunities to apply theoretical and practical skills in your own areas of interest both through optional modules and a supervised research project of your own. You will be taught by and work with, psychologists and criminologists. The programme is co-ordinated and organised by staff with expertise and training in each field.
What will I learn?
By relating a psychological understanding of human behaviour and development, to an analysis of crime and deviance, you will be able to gain a comprehensive grasp of the ways in which crime can be analysed, understood and addressed. The degree has a hands-on approach to developing research skills and encourages you to apply the theory you have learned to everyday situations.
Modules include: • Applied Social Psychology • Biological Psychology • Cognitive Psychology • Lifespan Developmental Psychology • Personality and Intelligence • Theoretical Criminology
000 How will I learn?
Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, seminars, group work and problem-based exercises, and through structured independent study.
Where can I get a job?
You will be equipped to work in a number of environments, including health, social care and other public organisational settings. The degree programme provides a strong foundation for a range of occupations from policing to social work, journalism to social administration, and law to probation. Or you may also go on to continue your study at postgraduate level to become a chartered psychologist. The key skills within this degree ensure that you will have good communication and research skills, making you a strong candidate for employment.
Professional accreditation
The British Psychological Society (BPS) accredits this programme – if you achieve a lower second class degree or above, Graduate Basis for Registration is awarded. This is the first step to becoming a chartered psychologist.
3 good reasons to study this programme at Salford
• Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Learn from distinguished staff, with a strong research base and a wide range of expertise
• Gain training for careers in health, social care, criminal justice and other public and social services
Typical entry requirements 280 UCAS Points
Specific requirements: GCSE: five passes at grade C or above, including Maths, English and a science or evidence of equivalent ability Advanced GCE level: 280 points (minimum of grade C in three A2 subjects), General Studies is not accepted
We encourage applications from students with equivalent qualifications and recognise experience of adult learners see page 27 for further details
www.salford.ac.uk/course-finder has a full list of entry requirements
Programme details
Duration: Three years full-time Six years part-time
Average teaching contact time: Full-time route: 10 hours per week Part-time route hours will depend on the number of modules being taken. On average for years 1 to 4 between 2-8 hours, and for years 5 and 6 between 1- 6 hours
Assessment: Exams, assignments, essays, practical reports and group work.
Programme code/s: CM89
Employment and/or further study
84% of Social Work, Psychology and Public Health graduates go on to employment and/or further study within six months of graduating
Further details from College of Health & Social Care +44 (0)845 234 0184
chsc@salford.ac.uk
Part-time Study Option PLACEMENT YEAR PART TIME STUDY OVERSEAS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR MEDIACITYUK GLOBAL PLACEMENT BURSARY
Visit us on an open day or uni tour by booking at
www.salford.ac.uk/visit
www.fhsc.salford.ac.uk
169
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114 |
Page 115 |
Page 116 |
Page 117 |
Page 118 |
Page 119 |
Page 120 |
Page 121 |
Page 122 |
Page 123 |
Page 124 |
Page 125 |
Page 126 |
Page 127 |
Page 128 |
Page 129 |
Page 130 |
Page 131 |
Page 132 |
Page 133 |
Page 134 |
Page 135 |
Page 136 |
Page 137 |
Page 138 |
Page 139 |
Page 140 |
Page 141 |
Page 142 |
Page 143 |
Page 144 |
Page 145 |
Page 146 |
Page 147 |
Page 148 |
Page 149 |
Page 150 |
Page 151 |
Page 152 |
Page 153 |
Page 154 |
Page 155 |
Page 156 |
Page 157 |
Page 158 |
Page 159 |
Page 160 |
Page 161 |
Page 162 |
Page 163 |
Page 164 |
Page 165 |
Page 166 |
Page 167 |
Page 168 |
Page 169 |
Page 170 |
Page 171 |
Page 172 |
Page 173 |
Page 174 |
Page 175 |
Page 176 |
Page 177 |
Page 178 |
Page 179 |
Page 180 |
Page 181 |
Page 182 |
Page 183 |
Page 184 |
Page 185 |
Page 186 |
Page 187 |
Page 188 |
Page 189 |
Page 190 |
Page 191 |
Page 192 |
Page 193 |
Page 194 |
Page 195 |
Page 196 |
Page 197 |
Page 198 |
Page 199 |
Page 200