This course is designed to give you an understanding of the study of human behaviour, the causes of criminal behaviour, public reactions to crime and the psychology of all those involved in, and affected by, crime. It explores public social attitudes; psychological explanations of criminal behaviour and consequences for social policies and for the management of offenders.

We adopt an innovative approach to student learning through involving guest speakers from different spheres such as prison service, probation, police, practising psychologists, victims support and rehabilitation agencies to provide effective learning insights. The course has a strong track record of work with international partners to offer opportunities for on-line international learning, field trips and overseas placements.* The Criminology course has a strong international experience.

A focus on out of classroom activity emphasises practical field trips to prisons, courts and destinations which in the past have included trips to South Africa, Finland, New York, Germany and Poland.

You will work with staff with a wide range of research interests who present at conferences on relevant issues including gun control, drugs, violence, sexual abuse, policing and policy issues.

A Criminology and Psychology degree from Coventry can provide you with an excellent basis for graduate-level employment in a wide range of relevant professions, from the more established careers such as the prison, probation and police service to the newer initiatives in areas of community safety and crime prevention.