Course Overview

Learn about the core areas including Social and Developmental Psychology and individual differences.  Study the practical applications such as Forensic and Clinical Psychology.  Gain an understanding of the criminal justice system.  Apply theory to real life experience.  Explore criminal theory, issues in criminology and the nature of crime.  Understand how psychology and criminology complement each other. 

Entry requirements

For full details please speak to one or our specialist course advisors on 0800 096 8436 who will talk you through qualifications you need.

Support and benefits

• All course materials designed by experts in psychology
• Step-by-step modules to guide your learning
• Develops your interpersonal and self-management skills merited by employers
• Successful completion of this course demonstrates your motivation and commitment to learning
• Gain additional transferable skills in data collection, analysis, IT, communication and report writing
• Full support from a dedicated ICS tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout

Career opportunities

The breadth of what you’ll learn whilst studying for a degree in Psychology and Criminology means that this qualification is highly relevant to a wide range of careers – from working in the police force, private security or the probation service to working in social welfare, education, local and national government, or community work.  In order to pursue studies within the Psychology profession itself, such as educational, clinical, occupational or forensic psychology you can take the BPS (British Psychological Society) qualifying exams.

Assessment

Module Specific

Awards Available

When successfully completing a module you’ll gain 20 credits.  In order to gain an Honours Degree you will need to obtain a total of 360 credits – 120 credits at each level.  However, if you prefer to graduate early, you can choose from the following Intermediate Awards.

Intermediate Awards

• Ordinary Degree – 300 credits (15 modules)
• Diploma of Higher Education – 240 credits (12 modules)
• Certificate of Higher Education – 120 credits (6 modules)
• University Undergraduate Certificate – 40 credits (2 modules)
• University Undergraduate Associate Certificate – 20 credits (1 level)

Remember that whichever option you choose; you’ll receive only one final award.

Flexible Payment Options - Degrees*

At ICS, we make it as easy as possible for you to get started on the degree programme of your choice with a range of easy payment plans.

You can choose to pay an £85 deposit now and spread your payments Interest-Free over up to 35 months. 

You'll benefit from substantial cost savings if you enrol on one Degree level or the full programme, rather than enrolling on one module at a time.  The table below shows examples of what your monthly payments will be if you choose the Interest Free option. 

To find out more simply call 0500 501 366 now.

All prices are shown in Pounds Sterling.

*Excluding LLB (Hons), BA (Hons) Law with Criminology and BSc Nursing.

**Postage and Packaging

#Per module

(As you are unable to enrol online for Degree courses, the online discount will apply when you pay in full over the phone)