Does the rapidly expanding field of criminal psychology?interest you? Do you want to learn more about the critical issues facing today’s criminal justice system? Take a deeper look inside the criminal mind with our degree.This programme gives you the opportunity to study alongside fellow professionals and classmates to take part in thought-provoking modules covering topics such as offender profiling, risk management and offender rehabilitation.Our course emphasises the importance of evidence-based practice along with the integration of psychological theory to understand, reduce and prevent offending behaviour. You’ll also study the core areas of psychology including cognitive, social and developmental psychology.You’ll have the opportunity to explore fascinating topics including:the study of the social factors that impact on individual’s livescrime from a psychological and sociological perspectiveunderstanding of the importance of forensic psychology within the Criminal Justice System.criminal liability and the key definitions associated with criminalitythe history and theoretical perspectives on victimologyFinally, you’ll be able to build on your research skills acquired during the programme through your final project on a criminal psychology topic that is of personal interest to you.Your futureOur BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology degree lends itself to most careers within the criminal justice, but the skills and knowledge obtained from studying the programme are also highly sought after by employers from a wide range of sectors including security, marketing, research, academia and business. International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a scholarship of up to 20% on the March and April 2026 intakes of our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses. Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the March and April 2026 intakes of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.