Psychology with Criminology

Study in one of the uk’s largest schools of psychology, where you will learn from passionate academics who are world-leaders in the areas that they teach. you can tailor your course by choosing from an extensive range of modules and be confident that you’ll be supported by expert staff throughout your degree. you will combine this with learning from criminology experts. our faculty influence uk public-sector policy on topics from radicalisation to international crime. whatever your area of interest within the field of psychology – clinical, child development, cognitive, forensic, health, social and applied psychology or neuroscience – we have the expertise to support you. you’ll enjoy some of the most advanced research facilities for studying psychology anywhere in the country. these include a child development research suite and a human psychophysiology laboratory.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

A placement is a great way to network and gain practical skills. when you leave sussex, you’ll benefit from having the experience employers are looking for. recent students have gone on placements at institutions including: sussex partnership nhs foundation trust child and adolescent mental health service (camhs) the office for tiol statistics.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

You’ll develop skills in critical thinking, research and data analysis for careers in professional psychology, or research. you can use the skills you’ve learned in criminology for jobs in policing, the prison service and youth justice.

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. University of Sussex has partnerships with the following companies: