Psychology and Criminology

About this course

Psychology and criminology share a concern with human behaviour, but approach it from complementary angles. Psychology examines the mental processes, developmental histories, and social contexts that shape how individuals think, feel, and act. Criminology asks why crime occurs, how societies respond to it, and whether those responses are effective or just. Studied together, the two disciplines produce graduates who can think critically about offending, victimisation, and the criminal justice system in ways that neither subject could achieve alone. At the University of Brighton, this three-year, full-time combined degree develops your understanding of psychological research methods alongside sociological and legal perspectives on crime and justice. You will explore topics such as the psychology of offending behaviour, eyewitness testimony and its limitations, risk assessment, the treatme

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 40% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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