University Centre South Devon – South Devon College
Psychology and Criminology
Course Summary
This foundation degree has been designed to develop your understanding of the nature of crime, society and human behaviour. You will study a range of disciplines, including criminology, psychology, criminal psychology, criminal law and the criminal justice system. This will provide you with a broad knowledge of the contextual and social influences on human and criminal behaviour.*
The course analyses theory in relation to working practice, preparing you for employment in a variety of professions and career pathways. You will also develop the necessary academic and research skills, as you become an independent practitioner capable of adapting to challenges you may face in your future career.
In psychology you will gain an understanding of:
mental illness and psychological treatments
social influence in conflict situations
personality testing and how the personality predicts behaviour
psychological factors that influence and reduce offending behaviour
the development of gender and memory across the lifespan
the factors associated with positive psychology e.g. life satisfaction
*Subject to approval
Course Details - Modules
Each module is worth a specified number of credits: you take a combination of compulsory (and if available optional modules) enabling you to cover key subject knowledge while developing your own interests. For full time students a total of 120 credits will be studied in each academic year. In the majority of cases this will consist of 6 modules. For part time students it will depend on the intensity of your studies.
Year 1
Clinical psychology - 20 credits
Social influence and aggression - 20 credits
Individual differences and quantitative research methods - 20 credits
Introduction to criminological theory - 20 credits
An introduction to the criminal justice system in England and Wales - 20 credits
Methods of detection and offender profiling - 20 credits
Year 2
Methods of detection and offender profiling - 20 credits
Lifespan development - 20 credits
Positive psychology and qualitative methods - 20 credits
Youth justice and victims of crime - 20 credits
Policing and community safety - 20 credits
The psychology of offending behaviour - 20 credits
Course Details – Assessment Method
There are two formal or summative assessed pieces of work for each module. Assessment methods can include written examinations and a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and projects. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. In addition to formal assessments throughout modules of study there will be developmental (formative) assessments to support you with developing greater understanding of your progress.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
3PCR
Institution code:
S32
Campus Name:
UCSD
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have level 2 English and Maths (GCSE Grade C, Adult Literacy / Numeracy or Key Skills).
Applicants will usually be required to have a minimum of 48 UCAS points, from at least one of the following: A Levels, BTEC Nationals, Access to Higher Education Diploma, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications. A variety of other qualifications and relevant experience will also be considered, and each application is assessed on its own merit.
Candidates with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on the basis of relevant work experience and attainment of skills, which demonstrate an ability to study at this level. Students with non-standard qualifications may be asked to complete a written piece of work on a relevant subject and/or a learning needs assessment.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
England
8400.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
8400.0
Year 1
Scotland
8400.0
Year 1
Wales
8400.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Vantage Point
Long Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Paignton
TQ4 7EJ
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