Applied criminology is the scientific study of crime, criminals, criminal behaviour, and correction; the course develops students� knowledge and understanding of criminal behaviour and perspectives; the theory and practice is then applied to the community and criminal justice sector; the course offers a comprehensive programme of learning across key areas in psychology with an opportunity to achieve a deeper understanding in more specialised areas; in 1st and 2nd years, the focus is upon providing a good foundation in biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology as well as personality and individual differences, and research methods; students also have the opportunity to consider the application of psychology in wider contexts.
Applied criminology All years: Students gain a range of skills in applied criminology as well as transferable skills which combine to develop an understanding of professional practice, risk management and policy developments across the community criminal justice sector. Psychology Year 1: The 1st and 2nd years focus on a range of different perspectives in psychology to provide a brad-based understanding of the discipline; in psychology students gain a foundation across core areas in psychology in year 1. Year 2: Students focus upon personality and social psychology. Year 3: Students study forensic and criminological psychology and be able to choose from a range of other appropriate modules; in addition, students undertake a library-based investigation exploring an interesting psychological question of students� choice.
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Wed 26th Sep 2012 |
3 years |
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Leicester, LE1 9BH |
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£9000 per year |
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Wed 26th Sep 2012 |
6 years |
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Leicester, LE1 9BH |
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De Montfort University
Criminology, Psychology (General)

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