Studying Criminology with Forensic Psychology at Worcester encourages you to explore the tangled web of influences that lead to a criminal act. Criminology holds a primary focus on research and debated explanations for crime, victimisation and deviance, and responses to those crimes, by societies and individuals. Forensic Psychology, in the criminal and justice field, embraces the contemporary and innovative topics and practices of 21st century society including the role of the media in crime and causes of violence and trauma from a psychological perspective.In combination these subjects allow you to see the world from different angles, discuss new ideas, and think beyond the obvious.

- Our Criminology with Forensic Psychology degree us designed for individuals who have an interest in developing their knowledge and critical understanding of crime, its causes and impact on the victims and wider society.- Criminology with Forensic Psychology graduates are able to engage with and draw upon a range of intellectual and critical processes in decisions they make in everyday practice. The courses allow you to develop your understanding of the legal framework and criminal justice responses to crime.- Modules and assessments are coursework based and designed with an emphasis on experiential learning. This is to support your development of key skills that employers value helping to increase your employability prospects and making you prepared for today, tomorrow and beyond

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-

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