Bachelor of Science Criminology and Psychology at University of Southampton Malaysia

Bachelor of Science Criminology and Psychology

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

3 years

Intake

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English Requirement

IELTS 6.0

Offer Letter

Free

Class Type

Physical

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The Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Psychology program at the University of Southampton Malaysia offers a captivating exploration into the fascinating worlds of crime, the criminal mind, and human behavior. This interdisciplinary program combines the study of criminology, which examines the origins and patterns of criminality and the justice system, with psychology, which delves into understanding and predicting human interaction and behavioral choices. By integrating these complementary subjects, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex factors that contribute to criminal behavior and the psychological processes behind human decision-making. Graduates of this program are equipped with a unique skill set and knowledge base that prepares them for diverse career paths in fields such as law enforcement, forensic psychology, counseling, research, and social advocacy, where they can make a meaningful impact in understanding and addressing the complexities of crime and human behavior.

Year 1 overview

You’ll take core and compulsory crime and psychology modules. These will introduce you to criminology and the workings of the criminal justice system, and to some of the most important findings, theories and research in psychology.

You’ll study:

Introduction to Psychology
Understanding Everyday Life
Behavioural Neuroscience
Criminal Justice Studies
Individual Differences
Introduction to Criminology
Research Methods and Data Analysis

Year 2 overview

You’ll study qualitative and quantitative research methods in detail, and learn about context and policy in criminology.

You’ll also examine:

Criminological Psychology
Crime and Criminal Justice: Historical Perspective
Developmental Psychology
Language and Memory

You can also choose from optional modules such as:

Criminology: Policy and Practice
Perception
Gender and Society
Cognitive Neuroscience

Year 3 overview

You’ll put your academic skills into practice with a dissertation that combines psychology with criminology. With help from an experienced supervisor, you'll prepare original research that meets the requirements of the British Psychological Society.

You’ll study law enforcement, social control, and controversial issues like domestic violence and policing minority groups. You’ll also look at current issues in clinical psychology.

The rest of the year’s content consists of optional modules, including:

The Deserving and Undeserving: Victims and Scroungers in Criminology and Social Policy
Violent and Sexual Offenders
Intergroup Relations and Interpersonal Influence
Globalisation, Inequalities and Power

Bachelor of Science Criminology and Psychology

Bachelor of Science Criminology and Psychology