Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons) - 2025/6

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Teaching institute

University of Surrey

Framework

FHEQ Level 6

Final award and programme/pathway title

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology

Subsidiary award(s)

Award Title
Ord Criminology and Psychology
DipHE Criminology and Psychology
CertHE Criminology and Psychology

Modes of study

Route code Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time ULX10002 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits
Full-time with PTY ULX10003 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Other internal and / or external reference points

N/A

Faculty and Department / School

Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences - Sociology

Programme Leader

SETTY Emily (Sociology)

Date of production/revision of spec

17/01/2025

Educational aims of the programme

  • To develop familiarity with the principles and intellectual traditions of Criminology and Psychology, and their relevance across a range of relevant substantive areas
  • To develop an applied and theoretical understanding of crime, crime control and criminal justice and how these vary across time and space
  • To acquire a critical understanding of the various formal and informal responses to crime including policing and penal systems
  • To enable students to develop 'psychological literacy' which includes: A well-founded education in paradigms, perspectives, theories, principles and concepts of psychology and their application across all core substantive areas
  • To enable students to develop 'psychological literacy' which includes: An ability to reflect on the historical, economic, cultural, and political nature of the discipline which can affect the production of psychological knowledge about individuals and groups.
  • To develop students' understanding and skill in both quantitative and qualitative means of investigation, analysis and reporting of data, across a wide range of dissemination contexts
  • To enable students to use appropriately and defend the use of a range of analytical tools in order to evaluate and conduct psychological research across all core sub-disciplines in psychology.
  • To acquire a broad range of communicative, analytical, and organisational skills and the confidence and knowledge to apply these skills in their careers after graduation.
  • To acquire a broad range of communicative, analytical, and organisational skills and the confidence and knowledge to apply these skills in their careers after graduation
  • To produce graduates that possess a broad range of knowledge, skills and capabilities embracing the University¿s Curriculum Framework Themes (Global and Cultural Capabilities, Employability, Digital Capabilities, Resourcefulness and Resilience, and Sustainability), and the confidence and knowledge to apply these capabilities in their destination following graduation

Programme learning outcomes

Attributes Developed Awards Ref.
Familiarity with and critical appreciation of the key elements of Criminology and Psychology necessary for understanding of the contemporary social world K BSc (Hons)
Distinguish between and evaluate different methodological approaches to the study of crime and psychological issues KC BSc (Hons)
An ability to synthesise and evaluate data from a variety of sources, and evaluate the relationship between scientific theories and evidence CT BSc (Hons)
Familiarity with and understanding of the range and application of qualitative and quantitative methods used to produce data in criminological and psychological research KCP BSc (Hons)
Produce, manage and analyse quantitative and qualitative data PT BSc (Hons)
An ability to communicate, summarise and apply key concepts, principles and theories to a range of relevant substantive areas, by oral, written and visual means CPT BSc (Hons)
To be able to apply theoretical knowledge and methodological skills to an extended piece of work C BSc (Hons)
Familiarity with and critical appreciation of the key elements of Criminology and Psychology necessary for understanding of the contemporary social world K Ord
Distinguish between and evaluate different methodological approaches to the study of crime and psychological issues KC Ord
Familiarity with and understanding of the range and application of qualitative and quantitative methods used to produce data in criminological and psychological research KCP Ord
Produce, manage and analyse quantitative and qualitative data. PT Ord
An ability to communicate, summarise and apply key concepts, principles and theories to a range of relevant substantive areas, by oral, written and visual means CPT Ord
Have acquired sufficient knowledge of concepts and theory from criminology and psychology to be able to challenge received opinion, evaluate their own work and report effectively K DipHE
Have acquired sufficient knowledge of different methodological approaches to the study of crime and psychological issues K DipHE
An ability to synthesise data from a variety of sources and report if effectively CT DipHE
Have acquired further social research skills to enable them, with autonomy, to perform straightforward research tasks PT DipHE
Be ready to develop professional working relationships T CertHE
Have acquired sufficient basic knowledge of concepts and theory from criminology and psychology to be able to read and understand standard text books from both disciplines K CertHE
Have acquired a basic foundation of research skills in psychology and criminology to enable them, with limited autonomy and within strict guidelines, to perform simple research tasks CP CertHE
Have acquired a basic foundation of social research skills to enable them, with limited autonomy and within strict guidelines, to perform simple research tasks C CertHE

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Full-time

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Full-time with PTY

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)

N/A

Modules

Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
PSY1016 BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY WITH RESEARCH METHODS 1 Core 15 1
PSY1018 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY WITH RESEARCH METHODS 1 Core 15 1
SOC1058 RESEARCHING THE SOCIAL WORLD Compulsory 30 Year-long
PSY1017 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY WITH RESEARCH METHODS 1 Core 15 2
PSY1019 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY WITH RESEARCH METHODS 1 Core 15 2
SOC1035 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS Compulsory 15 2
SOC1063 MAKING SENSE OF CRIME AND DEVIANCE Compulsory 15 1

Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
SOC2102 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS Compulsory 15 1
PSY2013 BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY WITH RESEARCH METHODS 2 Core 15 1
SOC2074 PSYCHOLOGY OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR Optional 15 1
SOC2066 CRIME AND TECHNOLOGY Optional 15 1
SOC2078 DRUGS AND SOCIETY Optional 15 1
SOC2103 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS Compulsory 15 2
PSY2020 PERSONALITY, INTELLIGENCE AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY Core 15 2
SOC2063 CRIME, POWER AND JUSTICE Optional 15 1
SOC2096 POLICING AND THE POLICE Optional 15 2
SOC2073 PUNISHMENT AND SOCIETY Optional 15 2
PSY2014 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY WITH RESEARCH METHODS 2 Core 15 2

Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Students must choose two optional modules in Semester 1
Students must choose one optional module in Semester 2

Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
PSY3065 PSYCHOLOGY DISSERTATION Core 45 Year-long
SOC3055 PRISONS AND PRISONERS Optional 15 1
SOC3085 VICTIMS AND VICTIMOLOGY Optional 15 1
PSY3127 CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH Optional 15 1
SOC3057 YOUTH, CRIME AND CONTROL Optional 15 1
PSY3082 PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION Optional 15 1
PSY3117 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION Optional 15 1
PSY3102 THE SELF AND RELATIONSHIPS Optional 15 1
SOC3063 HATE CRIME Optional 15 2
SOC3075 CYBER CRIME AND CYBER SECURITY Optional 15 2
SOC3076 CORPORATE CRIME AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY Optional 15 2
PSY3128 FORENSIC CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY Optional 15 2
PSY3073 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Optional 15 2
PSY3093 MORALITY AND EMOTIONS Optional 15 2
PSY3090 SOCIAL AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT Optional 15 2

Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

Across the two semesters students must choose three modules from criminology (soc module codes) and two modules from psychology (psy module codes)

Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
PSY1016 BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY WITH RESEARCH METHODS 1 Core 15 1
PSY1018 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY WITH RESEARCH METHODS 1 Core 15 1
SOC1058 RESEARCHING THE SOCIAL WORLD Compulsory 30 Year-long
PSY1017 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY WITH RESEARCH METHODS 1 Core 15 2
PSY1019 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY WITH RESEARCH METHODS 1 Core 15 2
SOC1035 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS Compulsory 15 2
SOC1063 MAKING SENSE OF CRIME AND DEVIANCE Compulsory 15 1

Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
SOC2102 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS Compulsory 15 1
PSY2013 BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY WITH RESEARCH METHODS 2 Core 15 1
SOC2074 PSYCHOLOGY OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR Optional 15 1
SOC2066 CRIME AND TECHNOLOGY Optional 15 1
SOC2078 DRUGS AND SOCIETY Optional 15 1
SOC2103 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS Compulsory 15 2
PSY2020 PERSONALITY, INTELLIGENCE AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY Core 15 2
SOC2063 CRIME, POWER AND JUSTICE Optional 15 1
SOC2096 POLICING AND THE POLICE Optional 15 2
SOC2073 PUNISHMENT AND SOCIETY Optional 15 2
PSY2014 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY WITH RESEARCH METHODS 2 Core 15 2

Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5

Students must choose two optional modules in Semester 1
Students must choose one optional module in Semester 2

Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
PSY3065 PSYCHOLOGY DISSERTATION Core 45 Year-long
SOC3055 PRISONS AND PRISONERS Optional 15 1
SOC3085 VICTIMS AND VICTIMOLOGY Optional 15 1
PSY3127 CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH Optional 15 1
SOC3057 YOUTH, CRIME AND CONTROL Optional 15 1
PSY3082 PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION Optional 15 1
PSY3117 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION Optional 15 1
PSY3102 THE SELF AND RELATIONSHIPS Optional 15 1
SOC3063 HATE CRIME Optional 15 2
SOC3075 CYBER CRIME AND CYBER SECURITY Optional 15 2
SOC3076 CORPORATE CRIME AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY Optional 15 2
PSY3128 FORENSIC CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY Optional 15 2
PSY3073 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Optional 15 2
PSY3093 MORALITY AND EMOTIONS Optional 15 2
PSY3090 SOCIAL AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT Optional 15 2

Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6

Across the two semesters students must choose three modules from criminology (soc module codes) and two modules from psychology (psy module codes)

Professional Training Year (PTY) -

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
SOCP010 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) Core 120 Year-long
SOCP012 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR STUDY) Core 120 Year-long
SOCP011 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (WORK-STUDY 50/50) Core 120 Year-long

Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) -

Students must choose either SOCP010, SOCP011 or SOCP012

Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity

Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics N
Professional Training Year (PTY) N
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) N
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) N
Study exchange (Level 5) N
Dual degree N

Quality assurance

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality-enhancement-standards

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2025/6 academic year.