Criminology and Psychology

This innovative degree explores the relationship between crime and the human mind. informed by the latest research and combining theory and practice, the degree offers you the opportunity to study both criminology and psychology in equal measure. due to the flexible structure, you can continue on the joint major pathway or switch to a psychology major (which includes british psychological society accreditation) at the end of your first year. the degree is led and taught by the world-leading, research-active academics based in our prestigious law school and psychology department. they will introduce you to key themes and topics in criminology and psychology, as well as helping you to engage with recent and influential research. the degree draws on the departments’ expertise in forensic psychology, youth justice, decision-making, policing, prisons and punishment, sex work, hate crime, drugs and substance abuse, gender-based violence, climate change, welfare and media.

We support you with a dedicated careers officer and through our links to professional bodies and organisations. your degree could open the door to a career within, and beyond, the criminal justice system. it could lead to jobs in areas such as hr, marketing, management and the public and private sectors, including: the police, probation service, prison service, social work, work with young people, home office, ministry of justice, voluntary sector bodies working with offenders, victims and their families, and welfare charities. your degree could also act as a launch pad to a masters degree or phd in areas such as criminology, criminal justice or social research methods. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in the lancaster award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability awareness, career development, campus community and social development

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: