Criminology and Psychological Studies: University of Southampton

Course overview

• The criminology and psychological studies pathway in applied social sciences provides an exceptional opportunity to study the psychological motivations behind offensive and antisocial behaviour. You will explore the unique aspects of each discipline within a complementary approach
• The psychological studies content of the pathway enables you to investigate topics and issues of central relevance to the applied social sciences and criminology from a psychological perspective. The central focus of your studies in psychology will be social issues in applied settings, rooted in key theories and methods of psychology
• Optional courses from other applied social sciences pathways are available throughout all three years, with increasing specialisation in criminology and psychological studies
• Introductory year one offers a range of optional courses
• In year three you will write a dissertation linked to criminology and psychological studies, on a research topic of your choice

Course content

• Social science perspectives
• Introduction to psychological perspectives in criminology
• Society and crime: sociological perspectives
• Social problems and social policy
• Perspectives in criminology
• Psychological applications to crime and criminal justice
• Youth, crime and society
• Penology
• Sexuality and intimacy

Entry requirements

• A levels: BBB, plus GCSE mathematics grade C (an additional AS level may be taken into consideration)
• IB: 32 points, 15 at higher level
• Intake: 35
• Average applicants per place: 8
• Selection process: UCAS application (interview as required)

Main University Contact

• Postal Address: University of Southampton
  University Road
  Southampton
  SO17 1BJ
• Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
• Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3939
• Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
• Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk/