Criminology with Social Psychology (Including Placement Year) - BA (Hons)
University of Essex
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Criminologists engage with some of the most pressing issues, decisions and dilemmas facing societies today. On our course you explore the nature of crime, criminal justice and punishment within wider social contexts. Our course provides a thorough training in the foundations of criminology, exploring the nature of crime, criminals, and criminal justice within wider social and psychological contexts. Social psychological approaches are increasingly crucial in understanding the interpersonal ...Read more

Criminologists engage with some of the most pressing issues, decisions and dilemmas facing societies today. On our course you explore the nature of crime, criminal justice and punishment within wider social contexts. Our course provides a thorough training in the foundations of criminology, exploring the nature of crime, criminals, and criminal justice within wider social and psychological contexts. Social psychological approaches are increasingly crucial in understanding the interpersonal dynamics in crime control organisations, as well as exploring questions of criminal motivation.

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38th
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Zuzanna
05 Mar 25

The union always is there for students to help with both the work aspect but also fun aspect. Wish there was more food events like they used to do the year..Read more

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Rachel
01 Feb 24

Colchester is beautiful and I love the amount of support on campus. My accommodation is not very good though...Read more

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£19,500 per year

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Full time annual fee would be 19500, Student would pay 3900 in their year of Placement/sandwich. Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 8,776 – 14,995

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Zuzanna
05 Mar 25
Sociology with Social Psychology - BA (Hons)
The union always is there for students to help with both the work aspect but also fun aspect. Wish there was more food events like they used to do the year...
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Rachel
01 Feb 24
Criminology with Social Psychology - BA (Hons)
Colchester is beautiful and I love the amount of support on campus. My accommodation is not very good though....
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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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