Trying to decide - psychology, criminology or some other course?

(Original post by Nottingham Trent University)
Hi Traore

Great to hear that you are starting to look at the choices available to you at University.

Based on your interests, there's a range of courses that you might want to think about studying (but no limited to):

BA Hons Criminology - The course offers an exciting combination of the theory, policy and practice of criminology and criminal justice studies, a flavour of the modules that you'd be taught are:

. Explaining Criminal Behaviour
. Law, Sentencing and Punishment
. Miscarriages of Justice


Msci Forensic Science - This course provides you with a deep knowledge and experience of techniques relevant to forensic science, both at the scene and in the laboratory, and an understanding of legislation and legal procedures. Some of the modules that are taught on the course include:

. Professional Skills for Forensic Science
. Forensic Analysis
. Ballistics and Firearms

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology - This course degree combines a comprehensive training in Psychology with the study of criminal behaviour, types of crime, and knowledge of the criminal justice system. Some of th emodules you wouls study include:

. Understanding Crime and Society
. Explaining Criminal Behaviour
. Policing

Some university courses will differ in what the course includes but hopefully this will give you a flavour of th etype of courses you could study if you wanted to persure your interests

Chris