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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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SEP-25
3 - 4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 - 4 Years
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What causes criminal behaviour? How does psychology inform our understandings of crime, criminality, and criminal justice? This degree will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the basics of criminology, and explores how psychology can be applied to the criminal justice system and the law.Our Criminology with Forensic Psychology BSc offers an exciting opportunity to study fundamental criminological theory and concepts, and allows you to gain a detailed understanding of the role of forensic psychology in both research and practice.You will study Introduction to Forensic Psychology in the first year, alongside three other core modules, which focus on theories of crime, criminal justice, and victims of crime. The first year of the degree gives you the foundational knowledge and academic skills that you need to progress into the second and final years.In the second year, you will explore the use of forensic psychology in investigative and legal criminal justice settings, alongside modules in Punishment and Rehabilitation and research methods. In the third year, you will take Using Psychology in Secure Settings and Criminal Justice and Mental Disorder, alongside modules that prepare you for the completion of your Student Research Project. In your final year, you will also have the opportunity to tailor your degree with a range of option modules..Leicester ranks 8th in the UK for teaching Criminology (The Guardian University Guide 2024). We are one of very few Schools in the country exclusively dedicated to teaching and researching criminology, and we are home to some of the UK’s leading criminologists. As such, you will benefit from a pure, focused and definitive education in the study of crime. Our strong performance in the National Student Survey since it began in 2005 reflects the popularity of the course among our students, as well as the dedication of the academic staff.In the School of Criminology our research expertise feeds directly into our teaching, providing innovative and exciting content, as well as keeping you abreast of current debates on crime and criminal justice. Our award-winning research has real impact in wider society, and it influences policy and practice within the UK and beyond. Our research strengths include:Desistance and rehabilitationDomestic violenceForensic scienceHate crimeInvestigative psychologyPolicingPrisonsSex workIt is important to note that this course is not accredited by the British Psychological Society. You can find out more about accredited courses from the British Psychological Society website.
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A levelA level:
BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
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Access to HE Diploma:
D:24 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
28 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
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Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
45 credits at level 3 including 24 at distinction
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. If taken with three A levels a reduced offer of BBC will be made.Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE.
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
All subjects considered but humanities subjects preferred.
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk
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