Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons)

Liverpool John Moores University

**Why study Criminology and Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University?**- Teaching quality, assessment and feedback processes officially reported as outstanding- Recent increase in demand for criminal psychologists in prison programmes and offender management- Contemporary research informed teaching- Good links with employers and agencies can lead to good opportunities for work placements- Eligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society on graduation**About your course**The professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University is informed by ongoing research and extensive links with practitioners. So you can be confident that your studies will be at the forefront of developments in this fascinating field.The public and political controversies surrounding crime and criminal justice processes in the UK form an important and ongoing context for study. LJMU's BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology degree takes you on a critical exploration of relevant issues, controversies and current debates in the field.Psychology is more concerned with developing a quantitative and qualitative understanding of the individual and what makes them tick, whereas criminologists examine society's responses to crime and justice in the context of everyday life. This means you will graduate with an understanding of how crime occurs, who commits it, how it is measured and how criminal justice impacts on the lives of different social groups.

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