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1 Aug 2007 17:11:44
TV programmes such as Law and Order, Prime Suspect and reruns of Cracker have prompted a growing interest in criminal psychology according to academics at the University of Bedfordshire who are launching a new course this September.
The BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Criminal Behaviour has been developed following a significant increase in the number of enquiries relating to courses in this area over the last couple of years.
Course Leader Vittoria Ardino previously worked in the Criminal Department at the University of Milan. She holds a Master’s in Applied Criminology and conducts research with offenders. She said: “The interest in criminal psychology has grown significantly as the popularity of crime dramas has inspired people to want to enter this field of police work.
“The new course is an exciting opportunity to learn about the psychological aspects of crime and link these to other social explanations.”
There is a good balance between academic and applied learning on the course to help understand criminal behaviour. Students will be exposed to mock crime scenes and visit a variety of different settings such as prisons, courts, and police stations, where they will meet experts and practitioners in the field, which will help them develop skills in crime mapping, profiling, and interview techniques.
Vittoria added: “The degree is good preparation for a range of careers including working in the police force, prison service, social work or probation service. It is also strongly research oriented which will prepare students for further post-graduate work in the forensic field or to develop as a professional psychologist.”
The three year BSc starts in September and examines the nature of offending from a variety of psychological perspectives and explores the social context of crime.
Students will study criminal behaviour, discover patterns of offending and gain an understanding of why individuals commit crimes.
For further information about studying the BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Criminal Behaviour contact 01582 489286 or visit www.beds.ac.uk/courses/bysubject/psy/bsc-psycribeh
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