UCAS Code: C5P3

Course Length: 3 Years Full-Time, 5 Years Part-Time

Start Dates: September 2020, September 2021

Department: Law and Criminology

Location: Edge Hill University

This degree combines the study of Criminology andPsychology in a single programme, enabling you toexplore multiple contrasting and complementaryperspectives to a variety of aspects of the two subjects,

fostering the capacity for critical evaluation of bothdisciplines.

You will develop the criminological skills to research,analyse and critique the complexities of behaviourcategorised as criminal, as well as gain a detailedunderstanding of the workings of the criminal justicesystem. The degree will also enable you to develop yourskills, knowledge and understanding of some of the majorissues and perspectives within psychology. An optionaldissertation will provide you with the opportunity tocombine specific aspects of your interests across bothfields of study via an independent research project,conducted with the support of your tutors.

Gain a unique insight into criminality, investigate the complexities of criminology and thecriminal justice process, discover the science of mind and behaviour, and explore thefundamental principles of psychology.

Studying Abroad Option Available Sandwich Year Option Available International Students Can Apply

BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology

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Please note, this degree does not confer eligibility forthe Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)with the British Psychological Society (BPS), the firststep towards becoming a chartered psychologist. If you

wish to study a slightly higher number of Psychologymodules than Criminology modules and gain thisaccreditation, you should consider our BSc (Hons)Psychology and Criminology degree.

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Course in Depth

What will I study?

In Year 1 of this degree, you will be introduced to the keyconcepts and principles of Criminology and Psychology.You will study criminological theory, the criminal justiceprocess, criminology in contemporary society, appliedpsychology and various elements of behaviouralpsychology.

Year 2 immerses you in critical criminological theory. Youwill select two additional Criminology modules and threefurther Psychology modules from a range of options. Youcan choose to cover criminology themes such as therelationship between crime, criminology and the media,the impact of stereotypes on particular social groups, orthe relationship between gender, violence and society.Psychology options include the opportunity to specialisein developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitivepsychology and/or biological psychology.

In Year 3, you will deepen your understanding of selectedareas of Criminology and Psychology and have theopportunity to complete a dissertation which may drawand combine insights and concerns from both disciplines.The modules will enable you to build upon yourunderstanding of some of the topics presented earlier inthe degree. You may choose to study, for example, topicssuch as crimes perpetrated by states and powerfulorganisations, key aspects of the criminal justice system,policing, and/or imprisonment. The elective Psychologymodules include an examination of substance misusefrom a psychological perspective, studying individualdifferences in human behaviour, exploring the expandingfield of forensic psychology and/or specialising in thepsychological experiences which influence decisionmaking in a courtroom.

How will I study?

The programme is delivered through a combination oflectures, tutorials, student-led seminars, small groupwork, practical workshops, directed study (preparing forclasses) and independent study.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment methods include essays, formalexaminations, statistical exercises, group researchprojects, report writing, oral presentations, designing aresearch proposal and completing a dissertation.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be taught by a highly-committed team ofresearch-active, expert tutors whose primary areas ofspecialism correspond directly with the themes of themodules available across this programme.

A Great Study Environment

The £6m Law and Psychology building providescontemporary teaching and learning facilities forstudents in the Department of Law and Criminology andthe Department of Psychology.

The three-storey building includes a 250-seat lecturetheatre, seminar and tutorial rooms, and social learningareas which encourage a more informal and interactivestyle of learning. There are also specially designedexperimental facilities for psychological research.

Psychology resources include state-of-the-art eyetrackers, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)methods, and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) forexamining cognitive functioning and brain activity. Otherspecialist laboratories include a group testing laboratory,

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two bi-directional observation rooms, a 'bar simulationlaboratory' (for alcohol research), audio-visual suites anddedicated IT facilities equipped with subject specificsoftware installed to support experimental work.

You are encouraged to join the student-led Edge HillUniversity Law and Criminology Society which offers arange of activities to enhance your professionaldevelopment, from mooting workshops to educationalvisits, mentoring opportunities, a debating society andmonthly social events.

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Modules

Level 4 (Year 1 of Full-Time Programme)

CRI1005: Criminology and the Modern World (20 credits)Criminology and the Modern World presents you with a number of case studies on substantive topics of currentinterest and importance. You will undertake a systematic examination of some of the major changes that are occurringand their implications for British society and other societies across the world. Phenomena such as the economic crisis,the environmental crisis, the increasing religiosity of politics and problems in the developing world will be consideredin order to foster an understanding of contemporary society and some of the key issues it faces. Aspects of social andcriminal justice, harms and rights, and the role that the media plays in shaping social perceptions will be subject toanalysis.

CRI1124: Introduction to Criminological Theory (20 credits)Introduction to Criminological Theory introduces you to key theoretical perspectives relevant to the study of crimeand social justice. The module will use contemporary case studies in crime, deviance and conflict to evaluate the maintheoretical traditions and recent critiques within criminology, providing a foundation in critical analysis. In particular,the module will emphasise the political underpinnings to theoretical perspectives and will encourage you to recognisethe need to locate theories of crime and deviance in their structural contexts.

CRI1125: Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process (20 credits)Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process introduces you to key aspects of the criminal justice system, primarily inEngland and Wales but with some reference to other UK and international jurisdictions. The module will criticallyanalyse official responses to 'crime' and deviance through an examination of fundamental criminal justice agenciesincluding the police, criminal courts and prisons as well as probation and youth justice services.

PSY1109: Essential Skills in Applied Psychology (20 credits)Essential Skills in Applied Psychology develops a range of academic, personal and interpersonal skills designed toenhance your potential both within and beyond university. The focus is on harnessing key undergraduate skills such asacademic reading, writing and critique, group working, finding and presenting information, time management,self-awareness and reflection, and applying them in the context of the degree subject. The module takes a holisticapproach to applications of theory.

PSY1111: Introduction to Personality, Social and Developmental Psychology (20 credits)Introduction to Personality, Social and Developmental Psychology will familiarise you with the approaches andconcepts central to the study of behaviour. The module explores the historical and theoretical concepts of personalityand individual differences, social cognition and social and cognitive development.

PSY1112: Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology (20 credits)Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology considers the processes underlying behaviour (such asperception, sensation and memory) and how human beings are embedded in their world (e.g. by way of their sharedbiology and learned knowledge). In this way, the module aims to equip you with a broad understanding of basictheories and concepts and a range of interrelated approaches towards the psychological study of human behaviour.

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Level 5 (Year 2 of Full-Time Programme)

CRI2225: Critical Criminological Theory (20 credits)Critical Criminological Theory provides a grounding in critical criminological theory and its application tocontemporary debates and issues concerning harm and criminal justice. The module will familiarise you with thedevelopment of criminological theory in historical and political contexts. You will be encouraged to apply theoreticalperspectives to issues incorporating harm and crime, as well as social and state responses, drawing on national andinternational examples. The module will challenge mainstream theories of crime and deviance by locating currentexamples of harm, criminalisation and criminal justice within determining contexts of class, gender, sexuality,neo-colonialism and age within political priorities of the neoliberal agenda.

You will select two of the following modules:

CRI2023: 'Race', Crime and Criminology (20 credits)'Race', Crime and Criminology explores how ideas about 'race' help to shape and determine social, judicial and politicalresponses to perpetrators and victims of crime. The module explores the role of race as a major source of socialdivision and aims to show the significance of racism to the reproduction of structural inequalities. You will gainknowledge about patterns of continuity and change in racism and an awareness of the relationship between ethnic andcultural diversity and social and criminal injustice.

CRI2024: Crime, Media and Criminology (20 credits)Crime, Media and Criminology investigates how the news media plays a primary role in the construction of socialproblems, crime, deviance and, to an extent, reality. The relationship between crime, media and criminology is longestablished, so this module critically explores the representation of 'crime' and criminal activity within various types ofmedia forms incorporating traditional print, online news domains and social media forums. Developing a criticaltheoretical framework, the module will enable you to examine the criminological and wider societal significance of theproduction and reproduction of dominant images and discourses around 'crime', criminalisation and the constructionof victims, perpetrators and events.

CRI2025: Gender, Sex and Violence (20 credits)Gender, Sex and Violence explores the concept of violence and the various forms it can take. Specifically, the modulewill focus on the relationships between gender, sex, sexuality and violence, and the ideological, cultural and religiousunderpinnings of such violent acts. You will be encouraged to look beyond established understandings of whatconstitutes a violent act to explore more abstract forms of violence such as harm, denial of rights, and poverty.Criminological and social science theory will form the basis of considerations of aspects of violence. The structuralrelations of class (production), 'race' (neo-colonialism) and gender/sexuality (reproduction) will be highlighted as thedetermining contexts in which such violence occurs and is legitimated. Power, dominance, legitimacy, hegemony andideology will be key themes of the module.

CRI2027: Crime, Law and Society (20 credits)Crime, Law and Society explores the application and effect of the criminal law upon individuals in society fromcriminological and complementary socio-legal perspectives. Through utilising both of these perspectives, you will beencouraged to look beyond established traditional legal explanations for crime and the legal responses to it, in order toexplore the wider social, historical, political and theoretical context of the laws relating to crime. The module willenhance your understanding of how determining contexts impact upon how laws relating to crime are created,developed and enforced.

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CRI2222: Doing Criminological Research (20 credits)Doing Criminological Research provides a thorough grounding in understanding and undertaking criminologicalresearch. The module explores the development of criminological research and explores different qualitative andquantitative research methodologies. You will consider the theoretical context of approaches such as positivism andinterpretivism and gain the skills necessary to evaluate criminological research (particularly in terms of research ethicsand politics). On successful completion of the module, you will be fully prepared for engaging in the research processand be required to produce a research proposal.

CRI2223: Generating Reputations (20 credits)Generating Reputations highlights and explores the production of identities, reputations and stereotypes and theimpact these have on particular social groups. A key focal point of the module will be the role of the media in shapingreputations and perceptions. You will consider ways in which determining contexts can influence societal perceptionsof individuals and groups, as well as the impact of stereotypes, reputations and 'common sense' thinking on criminaljustice policies and responses.

CRI2224: Violence and Society (20 credits)Violence and Society explores the concept of violence and the various forms it can take, ranging from intrapersonalviolence (e.g. self-harm) to interpersonal violence, institutional and state violence, and violence on a global scale.You will be encouraged to look beyond established understandings of what constitutes a violent act to explore moreabstract forms of violence such as harm, denial of rights, and poverty. Criminological theory will form the basis ofconsiderations of aspects of violence. The structural relations of class (production), ‘race’ (neo-colonialism) andgender/sexuality (reproduction) will be highlighted as the determining contexts in which such violence occurs and islegitimated. Power, dominance, legitimacy and hegemony will be the key themes of the module.

You will select three of the following modules:

PSY2112: Developmental Psychology (20 credits)Developmental Psychology addresses the processes involved in key aspects of human development and their relevantapplications in real world settings. It will focus mainly (though not exclusively) on development in childhood includingareas such as cognition, memory, language, emotional, and social development. Emphasis will be placed on theevaluation of key theories and psychological research that have informed our understanding of development in theseareas.

PSY2113: Social Psychology (20 credits)Social Psychology reveals the extent to which social influences and interactions are pervasive in affecting individualbehaviour, while also considering how the actions of an individual in turn affect other individuals and groups. You willdevelop an awareness of the relationship between person and situation and examine how this dynamic relationshipboth influences, and is crucial to, the understanding of behaviour.

PSY2114: Cognitive Psychology (20 credits)Cognitive Psychology will examine both classic and contemporary research that has led to the development oftheories regarding how attention, perception and memory all function. The module will also examine how each ofthese components interact during everyday tasks. You will consider how thinking, language and emotion enable us toreason about, and interact meaningfully with, the external world, gaining an understanding of the processes used tocommunicate, comprehend, and use information and knowledge.

PSY2115: Biological Psychology (20 credits)Biological Psychology studies the human nervous system, including its structure and functioning. There will be a

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particular focus upon the brain. You will learn in detail the processes by which messages are passed through thesystem and the way the brain interacts with the hormones of the endocrine system in order to preserve life. Themethods by which the brain is commonly researched will also be explored in order to provide a basis for understandingmuch current research and theorising in psychology.

Level 6 (Year 3 of Full-Time Programme)

You will select a total of 60 credits from the following modules. Please note, if you wish to complete a Criminologydissertation, CRI3020 Dissertation, you must have taken CRI2222 Doing Criminological Research in Year 2.

CRI3020: Dissertation (40 credits)Dissertation represents the culmination of your critical engagement with the theoretical and methodological debateswithin the subject area of criminology. This module offers you the opportunity to study a topic in-depth and undertakeindependent research, with support provided by the programme team. You must devise and adopt a methodologyappropriate for the primary research you wish to undertake and gain appropriate ethical approval. The nature of yourprimary research will be agreed with your supervisor.

CRI3021: Crimes of the Powerful 1 (20 credits)Crimes of the Powerful 1 traces and explores serious harms and crimes perpetrated by states and associatedprofessional and commercial interests from the eighteenth to mid-twentieth century. Adopting a zemiological frame,the module locates such harms within a range of political forms, particularly during times of social and economicupheaval, and ethnic, national and imperial conflict. The module concludes with a detailed exploration of the origins,implementation, consequences of, and responses to, the extreme state violences of the first half of the twentiethcentury. The aim is to enable you to critically explore issues at the cutting edge of criminological thinking.

CRI3022: Crimes of the Powerful 2 (20 credits)Crimes of the Powerful 2 considers the key forms and determinants of serious contemporary harms originating in theactions or omissions of corporations, states and associated powerful organisations after the Second World War. Themodule critically examines the origins of such harms, the ways in which they are framed within dominant andalternative discourses, and critiques the responses to them. The module takes an expansive view of harm, drawingupon examples from within and without the criminal justice system, at local, national and international levels.

CRI3023: Crime and Place (20 credits)Crime and Place enables you to build your knowledge and understanding of the relationships between crime and placeand examine developments in policy relating to place, criminality and safety. The module appraises the strengths andweaknesses of different theoretical, philosophical and practical approaches to crime and place. Geographies/landscapes of crime and criminalisation are examined utilising empirical and theoretical materials.

CRI3109: The Politics of Policing (20 credits)The Politics of Policing equips you with a critical knowledge and understanding of the concept of policing, both in itsphilosophical sense and as a function of the modern liberal democratic state. The module will consider the role andfunction of the police service, and explore related issues including police powers, political accountability, protection ofcivil liberties and the concept of equality before the law. Contemporary strategies and approaches to policing will belocated within their structural, political, social and geographical contexts. The module is underpinned by theories ofauthority, power and legitimacy.

CRI3110: The Politics of Imprisonment (20 credits)The Politics of Imprisonment provides you with a critical knowledge and understanding of the nature, functions andjustifications for the use of punishment, specifically incarceration, in modern society. The module will consider the

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philosophical theories that are used to legitimise the state's use of imprisonment and the sociological theories thatexplain historical developments in the purpose of state punishment. The various divisions and functions of the prisonestate will be examined within their historical, structural, political, social and geographical contexts. Related methodsof state punishment, such as the death penalty, will also be considered. You will adopt an international perspective andexplore penal theory and practice in a range of countries. The relationships between power, legitimacy and justice willbe central themes throughout the module.

CRI3112: Justice, Rights and the State (20 credits)Justice, Rights and the State examines the development of the discourse about rights and justice. Taking a national andinternational approach, the module will consider the development of rights historically and the new discourses ofrights. You will evaluate statutory policies and responses to the issue of rights and justice and consider how statesrespond to issues of justice and rights, including where states themselves uphold or violate citizen's rights.

CRI3113: Expanding the Criminological Imagination (20 credits)Expanding the Criminological Imagination critically reflects upon and analyses the discipline of criminology. You willexamine criminology's political, practical and theoretical strengths and limitations and explore the production andcommodification of criminological knowledge. The module will consider whether criminology has become a 'parasitic'discipline with the criminalisation of social problems, and the ever increasing techniques of crime control, forming thejustification for the discipline's existence, rather than providing a platform for resistance. You will explore the conceptof the 'criminological imagination' as an alternative way of envisaging the discipline and its utility. You will also examinethe way in which criminology has to connect with other disciplines in order to expand the range of issues it deals with.This is a necessity in order to help criminologists make sense of issues where the 'normal' boundaries of criminologywould stifle or limit an analysis.

CRI3114: Learning Together: The Sociological Imagination (20 credits)Learning Together: The Sociological Imagination involves Edge Hill University students and HMP Thorn Crossstudents studying and learning together. The module will be taught at HMP Thorn Cross, a young offenders' institutionnear Warrington for those aged 18 to 25. The aim is to use education as a means to connect people in higher educationand in the criminal justice system: to dismantle stereotypes and prejudices in both directions; and to provide areflective, empowering and empathic learning experience. C Wright Mills' seminal work TheSociological Imagination will be the foundation of the substantive content. You will reflect on the interplay between'personal troubles' and 'public issues' and, additionally, challenge the process of 'othering' by considering your own rolein the social and political world.

You will select a total of 60 credits from the following modules. Please note, if you wish to complete a Psychologydissertation, PSY3135 Dissertation, you must also take PSY3136 Reflections and Future Directions.

PSY3122: Psychology of Substance Misuse (20 credits)Psychology of Substance Misuse examines various aspects of substance misuse (including the misuse of alcohol) froma psychological perspective which will also be informed by other academic perspectives, such as those of brain scienceand sociology respectively. A broad range of psychological consequences of substance misuse, such as memoryimpairments, will be studied and the psychological interventions for substance misuse will be examined.

PSY3129: Personality and Individual Differences (20 credits)Personality and Individual Differences is a module designed to develop your appreciation of individual differences inthe study of human behaviour. In particular, the module will examine how individual differences interact in almostevery example of psychological research with experimental or situational paradigms to produce results differingprofoundly for individuals of different personalities, different capacities and different motivations.

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PSY3135: Dissertation (30 credits)Dissertation requires you to carry out a piece of research for which, with tutorial support, you have responsibility fordesigning, gathering data, analysing data, and reporting the findings. You will work independently and demonstrate ahigh degree of autonomy and initiative in managing your work.

PSY3136: Reflections and Future Directions (10 credits)Reflections and Future Directions considers the historical and conceptual issues in psychology from an informedperspective, using knowledge and understanding acquired throughout the degree. You will learn to acknowledge yourown individual role as a prospective psychology graduate within a wider context, recognising and maximising the skillsacquired throughout the programme, in preparation for future employment or further study.

PSY3139: Forensic Psychology: Eyewitnesses and Suspects (20 credits)Forensic Psychology: Eyewitnesses and Suspects examines the expanding field of forensic psychology. The aim is tohelp you understand human behaviour and its underlying thoughts, feelings and motivations, with particular referenceto criminal behaviour. You will develop the expertise to assess evidence about human behaviour and garner a widerange of skills in relation to forensic investigation. You will be introduced to some of the skills that forensicpsychologists use when investigating eyewitness reports and offenders and consider related theories and associatedresearch evidence.

PSY3140: Psychology in the Courtroom (20 credits)Psychology in the Courtroom specialises in the area of 'applied' forensic psychology and examines psychologicalunderpinnings and experiences associated with a range of factors that influence decision making in the courtroom.These include jury decision making, expert witness testimony, witness credibility, defendant appearance andcross-examination techniques. Across the module, there will be particular focus on how psychological theory andresearch has aided our understanding of real-world issues in an applied context.

PSY3144: Psychology of Language (20 credits)Psychology of Language provides you with the fundamental issues in the psychological study of language. The issuesinclude language production and comprehension, first and second language acquisition on the oral and sign domains,language disorders, and various applied topics (such as embodiment, and language in the internet). The module alsointroduces research methods in psycholinguistics.

Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modulesmay vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that theavailability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected bytimetabling requirements.

Timetables

Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You canexpect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while wemake every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place onany day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes aresubject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation

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of, courses.

Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarksstatements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right tomake variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Entry Criteria 2021/22

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points, for which nospecific subjects are required, plus GCSE Mathematics atGrade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

Example Offers

Some examples of how you can achieve 112-120 UCASTariff points are detailed below.

• A Level: BBC-BBB;

• BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTECQCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit(DMM);

• Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits atLevel 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and21 credits at Merit. The required total can beattained from various credit combinations.

Please note, the above examples may differ from actualoffers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awardsmay also be accepted.

As long as you have a minimum of two A Levels (orequivalent), there is no maximum number ofqualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. Thisincludes additional qualifications such as the WelshBaccalaureate and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ),AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, andGeneral Studies AS or A Level awards.

For further information on how you can meet the entryrequirements, including details ofalternative qualifications, please visitwww.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.

EU students can get country-specific information aboutthe University's entry requirements and equivalentnational qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international for information on the entry criteria for

overseas applicants.

English Language Requirements

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score nolower than 5.5 in each individual component, or anequivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band lower, eitheroverall or in one or two elements, you may want toconsider our Pre-Sessional English course.

Are there any alternative ways to meet theentry requirements?

If you have the ability to study for a degree but lack thenecessary qualifications or confidence, our Fastrack:Preparation for Higher Education course could be foryou. This free, seven-week programme provides a greatopportunity to enhance your study skills and subjectknowledge and demonstrate that you are ready to studya particular subject with us, in lieu of achieving the UCASTariff points in the entry criteria.

Upon successful completion of a Fastrack course, you willbe well placed to progress onto a corresponding Edge HillUniversity degree, although additional entryrequirements may apply and the availability of specificprogrammes cannot be guaranteed. For moreinformation, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/fastrack.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Edge Hill University recognises learning gainedelsewhere, whether through academic credit andqualifications acquired from other relevant courses ofstudy or through recognition of an individual'sprofessional and employment experience (also referredto as 'experiential learning'). This may include credit orlearning undertaken at another university.

Previous learning that is recognised in this way may beused towards meeting the entry requirements for aprogramme and/or for exemption from part of aprogramme. It is your responsibility to make a claim for

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recognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consultthe University's academic regulations (sections C7 and

F3.1) or contact the faculty in which you are interested instudying.

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Entry Criteria 2020/21

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 120 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specificsubjects are required, plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade Cor Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

Example Offers

Some examples of how you can achieve 120 UCAS Tariffpoints are detailed below.

• A Level: BBB;

• BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTECQCF qualifications): Distinction, Distinction, Merit(DDM);

• Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits atLevel 3, for example 24 credits at Distinction and21 credits at Merit. The required total can beattained from various credit combinations.

Please note, the above examples may differ from actualoffers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awardsmay also be accepted.

As long as you have a minimum of two A Levels (orequivalent), there is no maximum number ofqualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. Thisincludes additional qualifications such as the WelshBaccalaureate and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ),AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, andGeneral Studies AS or A Level awards.

For further information on how you can meet the entryrequirements, including details ofalternative qualifications, please visitwww.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.

EU students can get country-specific information aboutthe University's entry requirements and equivalentnational qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international for information on the entry criteria foroverseas applicants.

English Language Requirements

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score nolower than 5.5 in each individual component, or anequivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band lower, eitheroverall or in one or two elements, you may want toconsider our Pre-Sessional English course.

Are there any alternative ways to meet theentry requirements?

If you have the ability to study for a degree but lack thenecessary qualifications or confidence, our Fastrack:Preparation for Higher Education course could be foryou. This free, seven-week programme provides a greatopportunity to enhance your study skills and subjectknowledge and demonstrate that you are ready to studya particular subject with us, in lieu of achieving the UCASTariff points in the entry criteria.

Upon successful completion of a Fastrack course, you willbe well placed to progress onto a corresponding Edge HillUniversity degree, although additional entryrequirements may apply and the availability of specificprogrammes cannot be guaranteed. For moreinformation, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/fastrack.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Edge Hill University recognises learning gainedelsewhere, whether through academic credit andqualifications acquired from other relevant courses ofstudy or through recognition of an individual'sprofessional and employment experience (also referredto as 'experiential learning'). This may include credit orlearning undertaken at another university.

Previous learning that is recognised in this way may beused towards meeting the entry requirements for aprogramme and/or for exemption from part of aprogramme. It is your responsibility to make a claim forrecognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consultthe University's academic regulations (sections C7 andF3.1) or contact the faculty in which you are interested in

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studying.

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Career Prospects

What are my career prospects?

Upon successful completion of this degree, you will bewell placed to pursue a career in a range of professions,including areas such as probation work, youth andcommunity work, research, the police service, prisonservice and criminal justice agencies.

Alternatively, you may wish to continue your studies andjoin a postgraduate conversion course in Psychology. Thiswould enable you to pursue a role or career for which thesuccessful completion of a higher education programmeaccredited by the British Psychological Society isrequired.

How can I enhance my employability?

It is useful to consider, even before you apply, how youwill spend your time while studying and make the most ofyour university experience.

Optional, additional activities may be available on thisdegree which could help to prepare you for a stimulatingand rewarding career. These include:

• Sandwich Years - you may have the opportunity toapply to complete a sandwich year placement,usually as the third year of a four year degree, andgain highly relevant work experience;

• Erasmus+ and Study Abroad - you may have theopportunity to apply to spend time studying orworking abroad, usually as the third year of a fouryear degree, enabling you to immerse yourself in adifferent culture;

• Learning a Language - you may be able toparticipate in Language Steps classes, delivered atthe Edge Hill Language Centre, as additional study.

Please note, the availability of these additional activitiescannot be guaranteed for all students. Depending onavailability and the number of students wanting toparticipate, there may be a competitive applicationprocess for sandwich year placements or studying abroadopportunities or you may be required to secure a relevantplacement yourself.

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Finance

Tuition Fees

If you are a prospective UK or EU student who will bejoining this undergraduate degree on a full-time basis inacademic year 2020/21, the tuition fee will be £9,250 perannum. Tuition fees for international students enrollingon the programme in academic year 2020/21 are£12,250 per annum.

If you are a prospective UK or EU student who will bejoining this undergraduate degree on a part-time basis inacademic year 2020/21, the tuition fee will be £77 percredit, i.e. £1,540 per 20 credit module. 360 credits arerequired to complete an undergraduate degree.

The University may administer a small inflationary rise intuition fees, in line with Government policy, insubsequent academic years as you progress through thecourse.

Financial Support

Subject to eligibility, UK and EU students joining thisundergraduate degree can apply for a Tuition Fee Loanfrom the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees.UK and EU students enrolling on the programme mayalso be eligible to apply for additional funding to helpwith living costs.

For comprehensive information about the financialsupport available to eligible UK and EU students joiningthis programme in academic year 2020/21, together withdetails of how to apply for potential funding, please viewour Money Matters 2020/21 guide for your intendedmode of study.

• Money Matters 2020/21 Full-Time:www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2020

• Money Matters 2020/21 Part-Time:www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2020pt

Financial support information for international studentscan be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.

Scholarships

Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with acompetitive application process for prospective full-timeundergraduate students.

These scholarships aren't linked to academic success andcelebrate determination, talent and achievement beyondyour coursework, for instance in creativity, enterprise,ICT, performance, sport or volunteering.

To find out more about scholarships, to assess youreligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarshipwinners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.

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Apply

How to Apply

If you wish to study full-time, apply online through UCASat www.ucas.com. Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucas tofind out more about the application process.

If you wish to study part-time, apply directly to Edge HillUniversity at www.edgehill.ac.uk/apply-part-time.

Further information for international students about howto apply is available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyinternational.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us andformally enrol as a student, you will be subject to theprovisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions andpolicies which apply to our students. These are availableat www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Visit Us

If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill

University, the best way to gain an insight into studentlife is to discover our stunning campus for yourself byattending an open day. You can view dates and book yourplace at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, youcan find out more about all of our events for prospectivestudents, including monthly campus tours, atwww.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.

Request a Prospectus

If you would like to explore our full range of degreesbefore you apply, you can order an undergraduateprospectus at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradprospectus.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about this programme or whatit's like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:

• Course Enquiries

• Tel: 01695 657000

• Email: study@edgehill.ac.uk

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email international@edgehill.ac.uk withany queries about overseas study.

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