BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology Bachelor's degree at the University of Surrey

This module will introduce students to the major theoretical perspectives that have been developed within criminology to conceptualise ¿crime¿ and ¿deviance¿, and to explain the different ways societies respond to crime. Module content will span the history of criminological thought, starting from Classical and Positive theories all the way to more critical approaches within the discipline. A common thread across the module will be how criminological theories can be situated and explained within

This module introduces biological psychology and provides a foundation for understanding the biological mechanisms underlying psychological processes across the lifespan, as well as the biological basis of psychological and neurological disorders. The module examines the organisation and function of the human nervous system, from the cellular basis of brain function and neural communication to the systems underlying sensation and movement. Topics include the history and ethics of neuroscience, n

This level 4 module is intended to cover some of the core BPS curriculum in developmental psychology and as such is a broad coverage module dealing with a range of topics in the sub-discipline, including cognitive, social, and emotional development across the lifespan. It introduces developmental psychology as an evidence-based science and provides knowledge that is foundational to the level 5 developmental Psychology module (PSY2015) students will take in the second year of their programme. Mor

The Criminal Justice System comprises those institutions and agencies that are collectively responsible for managing a state's response to crime and disorder. This module provides an introduction to the key agencies within the contemporary criminal justice system in England and Wales but parallels are also drawn to other jurisdictions (where appropriate). We will focus on the role and function of the police service, prosecutors, courts, prisons and the probation service.

This module will provide an introduction to the major topics and issues within cognitive psychology. This will be done through a series of lectures and research based seminars, which will provide students with an opportunity to integrate their developing knowledge of cognitive psychology with practical skills relating to cognitive research methods. This knowledge and skills will provide a foundation for the Level 5 module Cognitive Psychology with Research Methods 2 (PSY2014).

Social Psychology investigates how our cognitions (thought processes), affective states (feelings and emotions) and behaviours are related to the social world. This module introduces year 1 students to key concepts, methods, and findings on a range of topics in Social Psychology, which includes: social categorization, self-presentation, attitude and behaviour change, social influence, prejudice and discrimination of minority groups. The knowledge and critical/methodological abilities gained will

This module introduces students to qualitative and quantitative approaches to research design, methodology and data analysis, and considers how recent innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) influence how we conduct research. Part A focuses on qualitative field methods, including in-depth interviews, focus groups, and ethnographic observation, and their place within the wider research process. Students will explore the insights and possibilities generated by qualitative research as well as s

This module builds upon the research methods training which students received in their first year to provide students with a more robust understanding of some of the main quantitative analysis approaches in the social sciences. It also expands discussion of the use of AI methods for undertaking quantitative research. Students will learn about multivariate quantitative analyses with the help of R, a software environment for statistical computing and graphics. They will investigate a range of topi

Building on the learning in Biological Psychology with Research Methods 1, this module aims to advance students fundamental knowledge about biological psychology and the biological basis of fundamental aspects of the human brain and behaviour, such as sleep and dreaming, and brain development. In this module, we will focus on consolidating learning from Biological Psychology with Research Methods 1 on the structure and function of the nervous system.