Coventry university School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences Brochure

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School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences

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I am delighted to welcome you to the School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences, based within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Coventry University. Research inspired and practice-led, our school and its staff provide you with a learning environment that has been specifically designed to engage, inform and excite you; setting you on a journey of life-changing learning and exploration.

We are committed to developing a better understanding of human behaviour within a social context, looking at how to support people in need, including some of the most vulnerable people within our society. By being part of our school, you can expect to be offered a range of opportunities, whether you are looking to explore our latest research, global networks and partnerships, experiment with the latest technology in our laboratories, or secure practical work experience opportunities that will help you to become a leader of the future.

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Life-changing research

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Global opportunities

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Career prospects

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Teaching excellence

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Forensic Psychology

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As a school, we share a passion for the many dimensions of psychology, exploring the behaviours, thoughts and actions of people, and applying these to the understanding of real-world problems.

We also focus on crime, victimisation, investigation, punishment and criminal justice; including the causes of criminality and the various means by which society attempts to deal with it. The following pages provide you with an overview of everything our school and the faculty has to offer. I hope that you are able to join us on our exciting adventure.

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Criminology and Psychology

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Forensic Investigations

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Psychology

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Social Work

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Coventry University

GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019

The contents of this brochure are correct at time of going to press. The course information within it relates to the 2021/22 academic year. We regularly review our courses, to make them relevant and current for the benefit of our students. Please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry for up-to-date information on courses and other facilities and services described here before making any application or accepting any offer. Where there is a difference between the contents of this brochure and our website, the contents of the applicable website take precedence and represent the basis on which we intend to deliver our services to you.

UK City of Culture 2021

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Our learning through exploration approach brings your subject to life. You will use our excellent facilities to simulate scenarios, putting theory into real-world situations. Drawing on the expertise and experience of our staff, you will have practical advice and guidance on pursuing the career of your choice after graduation.

Dr Eve Knight Head of School

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UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Awarded Gold for outstanding teaching and learning 2017.

Mohamed Kobanka Sport Psychology BSc (Hons)

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School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences

Welcome

UK City of Culture 2021 Coventry University is very much at the heart of the city’s rich history as well as it’s exciting future. The continually evolving cityscape has lots to offer, including a wide variety of places to eat, drink, shop and relax.

UK City of Culture Coventry is UK City of Culture 2021. This accolade, awarded by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, means the world will be watching our city in 2021. With Coventry University being a principal partner of the successful bid, there could be so many opportunities for students to get involved, making this a great time to study in Coventry.

From ribbon weaving and watchmaking, to being the centre of the motor industry, our city has constantly re-invented itself. Coventry University is well placed to contribute to, and benefit from, the wider cultural developments within the city.

We’re already a multicultural city, with the university welcoming students from more than 160 countries, but we can’t wait to see what being UK City of Culture 2021 will bring for us.

Cultural experiences Whatever you’re passionate about, Coventry has something for you.

For music lovers, Coventry hosts the annual Godiva Festival, one of the UK’s biggest family music festivals, that’s seen the likes of Biffy Clyro, Kasabian, The Enemy, Jake Bugg and Example taking to the stage in War Memorial Park. There’s also a range of live music venues including the Golden Cross, the Kasbah and `The Tin’ Music and Arts.

There are some impressive exhibition spaces too including the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum which is an award-winning venue for celebrating the city’s culture and history, and the best part is that it’s right next to the university in University Square, opposite the iconic Coventry Cathedral.

If you’re interested in theatre, the Belgrade Theatre hosts an exciting mix of experiences ranging from locally-produced performances, comedy nights and touring West End shows. There are smaller venues too, like the Shop Front Theatre, a unique theatre space housed in a former fish and chip shop.

As the birthplace of the British motor industry, Coventry is also home to the recently redeveloped Transport Museum, which currently houses the fastest car in the world and a 4D Land Speed Record simulator. In addition, the city is home to MotoFest Coventry, an annual motoring festival featuring motorsport demonstrations and live music.

Sport Coventry was named European City of Sport 2019, with the vision of promoting and celebrating the benefits of sport and there’s plenty to offer sports fans.

The Ricoh Arena, situated at the edge of the city, is a modern development which houses a 32,000-seat football and rugby stadium. It played host to London 2012 Olympic football matches and is home to the Wasps Rugby Club and Wasps Netball, which frequently offers volunteering opportunities to our students.

Other sports teams within the city include Coventry Rugby Football Club, Coventry Bears rugby league club - and the Coventry Blaze ice hockey team, which is housed in the city’s Skydome complex, with which Coventry Business School has a particularly close relationship, with players studying with us, and our students frequently volunteering at games and other events.

Top 5 UK Student City QS Best Student Cities index 2019

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Ranked as the 5th best UK student city and named the UK City of Culture 2021, this a great time to study at the university.

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Life-changing research In the School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences, we seek to deliver an expert-led education that is informed by worldclass research, allowing our degrees to cover some of today’s most challenging issues and the solutions we are finding for them. Such an approach seeks to empower our graduates to become future leaders in their field, with the knowledge informed by our research.

High quality, applied research lies at the heart of everything we do; we are committed to making a substantial contribution to some of today’s most challenging issues.

Our mission is to understand and optimise the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and society through conducting innovative, rigorous, original and globally significant interdisciplinary research.

Research-active academics teach across the school on a regular basis, which means you should have access to the most up-todate thinking in Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences disciplines. You may also have the opportunity to collaborate with staff on research projects. For example, some of our students have been involved in cortisol testing, looking at stress responses in different populations.

Currently, our researchers are working on a project focusing on people’s experiences of so-called conversion therapy, an intervention designed to change people’s sexuality or gender identity which has been described by the Minister for Equalities Baroness Williams as “a horrific practice we are determined to end”.

The aim of the research is to improve our understanding by speaking to people who’ve made efforts to go through conversion therapy about their experience, and understand the context in which it was undertaken. It is hoped that the research findings will help to protect people from the risks of so-called conversion therapy in the future.

Research themes include: Whole lifespan approaches from pre-natal to older adults Psychological and behaviour interventions Inequalities in education and wider society Criminality and the criminal justice system Social policy Disease prevention and innovative use of technology

Researcher profile Dr Michael Whelan’s practice and academic background is in informal education. Michael is an Assistant Professor and Course Director for Childhood, Youth and Education Studies.

Michael’s practice experiences have given him an international perspective on the development of services for vulnerable young people, having worked as a qualified Youth Worker in the Republic of Ireland, Australia and the UK. Michael has extensive experience within statutory and voluntary sector youth services, and he maintains an active involvement in the development of services for young people through various research and advisory roles.

Dr Michael Whelan Course Director for Childhood, Youth and Education Studies

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Michael retains an active publication and research profile. His most recent research project explored the role of Youth Workers within Teenage Cancer Care, and his most recent publication takes an international perspective on detached and street-based work with vulnerable and marginalised young people.

“I am interested in youth culture and youth transitions, and the role of professionals in supporting young people through what is an exciting but at times, challenging period in their lives. I am particularly passionate about understanding how best to support the most vulnerable and marginalised young people in society. My research and publications cover a range of important topics from the experiences of teenagers and young adults with cancer, to young people’s experiences of violence.”

We are committed to making a substantial contribution to some of today’s most challenging issues through our applied research.

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Global opportunities Opportunities to travel and/or work in the UK and overseas are a real benefit of choosing Coventry University. We aim to help you stand out from the crowd when you graduate by offering a range of overseas experiences throughout your degree.

Field trips You will have the opportunity to go on a field trip each year to help broaden your subject knowledge, put the theories you have learnt into practice, network, and experience other cultures. Some trips are free of charge, while others are subsidised. Our students have been on field trips within the UK and all over the globe, with recent visits to Tokyo, New York, Austria, Cape Town, Rome, Poland, Berlin and Finland. Overseas field trips may require a visa. Check course web pages for further details.

The opportunities can help you to understand how the knowledge and experiences you gain during your course are applied in a real-life setting, whilst also making invaluable connections that should help to bolster your employment prospects.

Global Leaders Programme (GLP) This exciting, members-only programme aims to develop industry leaders of the future. Expand your global skills in our specialist workshops, experience new cultures and different countries, and take advantage of opportunities to meet global leaders, which have in the past included networking events with the likes of Google, Microsoft and Facebook. This programme is optional and involves an additional fee.

For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/globalready Go Abroad scheme Our Go Abroad scheme offers multiple opportunities to gain international experience. The scheme aims to help you acquire the knowledge, attitudes and skills to go on to become a globally-agile citizen and globally-employable graduate.

The scheme offers opportunities to ‘Go Study’, ‘Go Work’, or ‘Go Explore’ to gain experiences beyond those offered on your course or by your school.

For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/go-abroad

Placement/study abroad year Many of our school’s courses offer the opportunity to undertake a fee free, optional additional year gaining experience on a work placement, in the UK or abroad, or studying overseas.

We know what a big difference work and/or international experience can make to your career prospects. Previous students have secured and successfully completed work placements with prestigious organisations, such as the NSPCC, Police Crime Commissioners and Age UK, which can help them in the employment market.

Students do compete for placements, however there is a lot of support available through our Talent Team to improve your chance of success. You can find out more on page 10.

Collaborative Online International Learning projects Collaborative Online International Learning is the term that we use at Coventry University to refer to ‘virtual mobility’ experiences. These are included within the curriculum and provide an opportunity to interact with international universities and industry professionals.

You can use these experiences to develop your inter-cultural competences and digital skills, while working with others on subjectspecific learning tasks or activities.

Participating in such projects can be an important part of your university experience and a helpful step in becoming a global graduate, with excellent intercultural competence and digital fluency, both of which can improve your employability prospects.

Recent projects have included Psychology students collaborating with students from the University of Seville on a project called “Understanding work-life balance experiences through a real-life case study”. This virtually brought together students from the University of Seville and Coventry University in a virtual-arena and got them to discuss key issues in the organisational psychology field.

For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/oil Learn a language Coventry University’s innovative Linguae Mundi programme offers the opportunity to learn a new language. With more than 30 languages available through face-to-face classes by native speakers, and even more to choose from online, you could gain cultural knowledge and add a key global skill to your portfolio.

A global city Coventry offers the opportunity to gain global skills and experiences too – it’s a multicultural city that welcomes students from more than 160 countries around the world. Internationally-flavoured events are run on campus throughout the year, such as Tai Chi classes by the Confucius Institute and gatherings by student societies. We’ve already helped thousands of students to gain a competitive edge in the employment market with the global skills and knowledge they gained with us.

1st for overseas student experiences 4 years running Based on student trips abroad from HESA 2014/15-2017/18 UK data

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Please note that any opportunities or experiences referred to on this page may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting any applicable visa requirements. Please check our website for further information.

Our students have been on field trips within the UK and all over the globe, with recent visits to Tokyo, New York, Austria, Cape Town, Rome, Poland, Berlin and Finland. Overseas field trips may require a visa.

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Career prospects We want you to be able to thrive both now and in the future. To achieve this, the Talent Team, our employability and work placement support team, provides dedicated employability support services and opportunities to apply for placement experiences. We work closely with industry and professional bodies to ensure our courses provide you with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills demanded by employers.

Employability and work placement support

Placements We know what a big difference work experience and placements can make to your career prospects. Our current students agree, with an increasing number opting to broaden their horizons through a yearlong placement in their third year, or short placements throughout their course. These opportunities could help you to gain the valuable experience needed when entering the competitive employment market.

Our interest in your success extends beyond the classroom and we have invested heavily in assisting our students to progress to successful careers in the psychological, social and behavioural science sectors.

Our industry links aim to allow us to provide you with the best possible placement and employment opportunities, while the ongoing support provided by our employability team ensures we are able to help you make your placement a success.

Our Talent Team is a dedicated resource for Coventry University students, and offers a range of services, including;

Add+vantage modules Our Talent Team works closely with our academics and seek to ensure that employability skills are embedded into our curriculum.

Most of our courses include the university’s Add+vantage scheme which allows you to complete career-focused modules at each stage of the course, as part of our employability programme.

One-to-one support Drop-in sessions for CV, application and personal statement checks Skills development workshops Mock interviews Assessment centre and psychometric testing training Employer and networking events In addition to the above, we offer support to guide you and help you in securing work placements or paid internship opportunities. We also ensure you have access to support for preparing, and applying, for graduate jobs. By the time you’ve successfully completed your course, you should have had various opportunities to acquire the skills and qualities sought by employers.

The Talent Team also organises frequent employer events throughout the year, giving you the opportunity to network with businesses and find out more about securing graduate roles and placements.

Our links with industry Our school benefits from excellent collaboration arrangements with an extensive range of organisations across our sectors, at a local, national and international level, who can offer our students highquality placements and ensure we can actively involve service users and carers. Organisations we have previously worked with include Age UK, Alcohol Action, Warwickshire County Council, Coventry City Council, the NSPCC, Birmingham City Council, West Midlands Fire Service and Sunbeam Fostering Agency Ltd, regional police and Police and Crime Commissioners.

Modules include a range of work experience and career development activities, covering topics ranging from foreign languages and entrepreneurship through to modules led by employers including Jaguar Land Rover and Severn Trent Water; all designed to help you gain relevant skills to take into your future career.

For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/addvantage Student societies In the school, the student experience extends beyond our teaching, with numerous dedicated student societies you can join. These societies are led by our students, and can provide opportunities to network with professional bodies, listen to talks given by guest speakers, or attend social events dedicated to members of the society. Societies include the Psychology Society and the Criminology Society.

Part-time work The university also boasts thefutureworks, which is our own commercial recruitment agency, offering you the chance to apply for flexible or temporary opportunities. One option is to become a student ambassador, working part-time at events such as Open Days, and giving you the chance to gain employability skills and build up the work experience on your CV. For more information on working while you study, including guidance for international students, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/working-while-you-study

97% employed or in further study DLHE survey, UG UK, 2016/17 (published 2018)

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Please note any opportunities or experiences referred to on this page may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting any applicable visa requirements. Please check our website for further information.

Our school benefits from excellent collaboration arrangements with an extensive range of organisations across our sectors, at a local, national and international level.

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Teaching excellence We know the difference good teaching can make to your time at university. A great experience can make you happier, help you to learn more and contribute to giving you the edge when it comes to getting a job. Our focus is on learning that is led by experience, with the aim of giving you the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the practical application of what you are taught.

We’re proud of our teaching achievements, which saw us awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017, the Government’s first major assessment of teaching quality in universities, and also saw us awarded maximum 5 stars for both our teaching and our facilities (QS Stars 2020).

Learning through exploration We strive to take an innovative approach to teaching and learning.

By experiencing and exploring simulated scenarios, on successful completion of the course you will have gained a deeper understanding of the theory and practical application of knowledge, as well as having an enjoyable and engaging learning experience.

This approach is not just limited to our teaching – it covers our assessment strategies as well, which are focused on providing you with the opportunity to undertake assessments that are designed to match the skills you may use in your future career. For example, students studying our Criminology course are not only assessed via coursework, tests and essays but also through formal examinations, practical or project work.

Facilities Whatever course you choose, you will have the opportunity to use the latest industry-standard equipment and facilities and learn professional skills and attributes.

The specialist teaching facilities include an observation suite, counselling rooms and specialist software and control rooms for testing and experimentation to create simulated interrogation environments.

Practical simulation is an important element of your learning, for example, our Criminology and Forensic Investigations students use our mock cells to experience the practical aspects of life in prison.

Forensic Investigations students work in our crime scene room or community houses in the new Alison Gingell Building to apply the forensic techniques taught in lectures and workshops to realistic crime scene scenarios.

2nd for Teaching Excellence Times Higher Education UK metrics ranking 2017

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Professional accreditations The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply).

Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. If the accreditation of any of our courses change, we would seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible. Please check the relevant course website for upto-date information on the current status of course accreditations.

Learning support The university’s Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) is an innovative teaching and research centre that aims to help you to become a better academic writer. Through workshops and one-to-one sessions, you can access the advice and guidance you need on topics such as essay writing, reports, dissertations and theses. This service is free to all students.

Sigma, the university’s Mathematics and Statistics Support Centre, is available to all students, and aims to provide you with free support to improve your maths and statistics skills. The centre runs a drop-in service, as well as hosting online resources, workshops and one-to-one sessions.

Expert staff Staff within the school are drawn from a variety of backgrounds, and are internationally diverse. You could be taught by staff with professional experience in your chosen career field, as well as staff who are research active. This diversity can give you the opportunity to gain fresh perspectives on the topics you study, and can also help you to understand how skills and knowledge can be applied to real-world situations.

By experiencing and exploring simulated scenarios, you will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the theory and practical application of knowledge.

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Childhood, Youth and Education Studies

Course information Childhood, Youth and Education Studies BA (Hons) UCAS code: L591 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/L591 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview A Childhood, Youth and Education Studies degree may open the door to a range of rewarding areas working with children and young people. If you are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people and you want to learn alongside like-minded people in an innovative learning environment, then the Childhood, Youth and Education Studies degree aims to both excite and challenge you. Our course offers you a flexible learning experience where you will have the opportunity to tailor your learning to develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to pursue the particular area of work with children and young people you are most passionate about.

Investing in the education of children and young people is essential for the growth of individuals and communities that flourish. The Childhood, Youth and Education Studies degree is designed for people who want to contribute to the learning and development of children and young people in a variety of educational settings.

While on the course, you will have the opportunity to explore important areas of educational practice, formal and informal, through both in-class learning and practical work experience. You can learn from academics and practice partners who currently collectively have experience across a range of relevant areas of study and practice. Over the course of your studies, you will also have the opportunity to take part in a range of exciting international and UK based educational experiences.

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Indicative course structure Year 1: Childhood and Youth in Context Theories of Education Personal and Academic Development Add+vantage module Skills for Working with Children and Young People Curricula for Learning and Development Safeguarding Children and Young People Year 2: Professional Experience 1 Sociology of Childhood, Youth and Education Add+vantage module Psychology of Childhood, Youth and Education Research Methods Health and Well-Being Education Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Professional Experience 2 Special and Inclusive Education Add+vantage module Emergent Theory, Policy and Practice Dissertation

Forensic Psychology

Course information Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) UCAS code: CM82 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/CM82 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview This course aims to provide a comprehensive grounding in the major psychological approaches to the study of human thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Covering psychological theory, research and practical skills, it aims to help you understand how psychology is applied to real life, with a focus on criminal behaviour, and how to select, use and report appropriate psychological methods and research techniques.

Work experience is a key part of the course, helping to ensure that you graduate not only with academic qualifications, but with relevant work experience and a host of transferable skills, including critical analysis, problem solving and leadership.

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and if you graduate with at least a 2:2 you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)*.

Coventry University is ranked 16th in the UK for Psychology (Guardian University Guide 2020). You’ll also have the opportunity to go on field trips, which have previously included Auschwitz-Birkenau, San Francisco and Tokyo.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Developing as a Forensic Psychologist 1 Research into Criminal Behaviour Psychology, Crime and Culture Add+vantage module Psychological Approaches to Crime International Perspectives on Crime Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing Year 2: Developing as a Forensic Psychologist 2 Psychological Perspectives on Crime 1 Applied Research Methods 1 Psychological Perspectives on Crime 2 Applied Research Methods 2 Professional Experience Add+vantage module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Developing as a Forensic Psychologist 3 Project Ethics Add+vantage module Independent Research Project Optional modules – two from the following: - Criminal Behaviour and its Contexts - Educational Psychology and Psychology of Special Needs - Drug Use and Addiction Optional modules – one from the following: - Mindfulness and Meditation - Psychology of Gender and Sexualities - Clinical Neuroscience Accreditation This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the 2021/22 intake. For more information on accreditations see page 12.

Please note that any opportunities or experiences referred to on this page may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting any applicable visa requirements. Please check our website for further information.

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Criminology

Course information Criminology BA (Hons) UCAS code: L370 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/L370 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview What are the causes of crime? How can crime be prevented?

Do prisons work? What are the alternatives? Is sentencing fair?

These are some of the cutting-edge questions you will consider on this course.

Our degree programme aims to equip you with a critical perspective on a wide variety of phenomena associated with crime, victimisation, punishment and criminal justice, with a focus on its causes and the various means by which society and social groups attempt to deal with it.

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Indicative course structure Year 1: Introduction to Criminology: Theory and Skills Crime Typologies Victims and Victimology Global Criminology Exploring Crime Add+vantage module Year 2: Community Safety and the Environment Researching Crime Youth Crime and Justice Policing and Society Punishment and Control Add+vantage module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Forensic Mental Health Violence and Exploitation Current Issues in Criminology Deviant Leisure Research Project in Criminology

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Criminology and Law BA (Hons) UCAS code: M930 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/M930 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years including optional placement/study abroad year Overview Bringing together the closely related disciplines of law and criminology, this course explores the often emotive issues surrounding crime, punishment, justice and the legal system.

Ideal for those interested in careers in criminal justice and with transferable analytical and problem-solving skills useful in a wide range of jobs, the course considers the strengths and shortcomings of the legal system and the various philosophical, political, social, economic and moral issues which have shaped it and affect us today.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Introduction to Criminology: Theory and Skills Legal Method 1 Legal Method 2 Victims and Victimology Exploring Crime Add+vantage module Year 2: Criminal Law Researching Crime Introduction to Practical Legal Skills Policing and Society Punishment and Control Add+vantage module Placement/study abroad year (optional) Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Global Organised Crime Violence and Exploitation Current Issues in Criminology Research Project in Criminology Law of Evidence

Our Criminology and Law degree is designed to equip you with a detailed understanding of the social, moral, psychological, philosophical and legal aspects of criminology, complemented by ongoing study of constitutional, administrative and criminal law.

You’ll have the opportunity to gain a detailed understanding of the workings of the criminal justice system, policing and different aspects of punishment, enhanced by regular interaction with criminal justice agencies.

This course is ideal if you are interested in a career in the criminal justice sector, in professions such as policing, community safety or youth offending. You will have the opportunity to gain a detailed understanding of the workings of the criminal justice system, policing and different aspects of punishment, enhanced by regular interaction with criminal justice agencies.

Ranked 4th for graduate prospects in criminology in the Guardian University Guide 2020, our courses give you the opportunity to gain experience through industry engagement, work experience and international field trips. These have previously included the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York and the Stasi Museum in Berlin (subject to availability, application and additional costs may apply).

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Please note that any opportunities or experiences referred to on this page may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting any applicable visa requirements. Please check our website for further information.

Ranked 4th for graduate prospects in criminology in the Guardian University Guide 2020, our courses give you the opportunity to gain experience through industry engagement, work experience and international field trips. These have previously included the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York and the Stasi Museum in Berlin (additional costs may apply).

Please note that any opportunities or experiences referred to on this page may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting any applicable visa requirements. Please check our website for further information.

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Criminology and Psychology

Course information Criminology and Psychology BA (Hons) UCAS code: CM89 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/CM89 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview This fascinating course explores the role of crime and its control through the criminal justice process, drawing on aspects of applied psychology to better understand the behaviour of criminals and the impact of both crime and punishment. It is designed for people seeking to develop a career in the criminal justice sector, in professions such as policing, community safety or youth offending.

We provide comprehensive coverage of issues surrounding crime, society and their associated psychological aspects, drawing from the complementary disciplines of psychology and criminology to help you understand how, and why, people think in different ways.

We aim to equip you with the criminological skills to investigate and evaluate criminal behaviour, analysing the influences of society and culture on criminal activities such as riots, crime waves, fear of crime, drug taking, and terrorist attacks, as well as the complex relationships between victims, offenders, society and those who enforce the law.

Ranked 4th for graduate prospects in criminology in the Guardian University Guide 2020, our courses give you the opportunity to gain experience through industry engagement, work experience and international field trips. These have previously included the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York and the Stasi Museum in Berlin (subject to availability, application and additional costs may apply).

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Indicative course structure Year 1: Introduction to Criminology: Theory and Skills Psychological Approaches to Crime Victims and Victimology Psychology, Crime and Culture Exploring Crime Add+vantage module Year 2: Psychological Perspectives on Crime 1 Researching Crime Psychological Perspectives on Crime 2 Policing and Society Punishment and Control Add+vantage module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Current Issues in Criminology Violence and Exploitation Research Project in Criminology Optional modules - choose two from the following: - Special Educational Needs - Drug Use and Addiction - Criminal Behaviour and its Contexts - Psychology of Gender and Sexualities - Mindfulness and Meditation - Psychology of Teaching and Learning

Forensic Investigations

Course information Forensic Investigations BSc (Hons) UCAS code: F410 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/F410 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview Forensic investigation is an exciting and challenging area of study, which involves not only an understanding of scientific methods of forensic analysis, but also investigative techniques, including the interpretation and presentation of analytical evidence to explain or solve criminal or civil cases.

Officially recognised by Skills for Justice as providing education of outstanding quality and relevance, our degree is concerned primarily with the identification, collation and reporting of evidence to a forensic hearing. Our comprehensive curriculum covers investigative skills, the law, interviewing techniques, forensic science, investigation management, the legal process of enquiry, crime scene analysis, fraud investigation, digital forensics, surveillance and the evaluation of evidence.

As well as traditional academic approaches, we focus on providing a practical experience, using real-life case studies and scenarios in our crime scene room, full-size community houses and Moot Room – a fully functional courtroom. You will also benefit from the professional experience of our lecturers who have worked as investigators, lawyers and forensic scientists.

Please note that any opportunities or experiences referred to on this page may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting any applicable visa requirements. Please check our website for further information.

You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in exciting field trips abroad, which have previously included the International Criminal Court at The Hague (additional costs may apply).

Indicative course structure Year 1: Criminal and Civil Law Critical and Digital Communication Investigative Practice Introduction to Forensic Science Forensic Interviewing Data Collection and Presentation Add+vantage module Year 2: Research Methods Professional Development Forensic Crime Scene Analysis Understanding Evidence Basic Digital Forensics Fraud Investigation Add+vantage module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Advanced Forensic Crime Scene Analysis Specialist Inquiry Surveillance Studies Situational Analysis Individual Research Project Add+vantage module Accreditation This course has achieved the Quality Mark endorsement and, as such, is officially recognised by Skills for Justice. For more information on accreditations see page 12.

Please note that any opportunities or experiences referred to on this page may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting any applicable visa requirements. Please check our website for further information.

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Psychology

Course information Psychology BSc (Hons) UCAS code: C800 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/C800 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview Ranked 16th in the UK for Psychology in the Guardian University Guide 2020, psychology at Coventry University takes a scientific approach to understanding the human mind and why people think, feel and behave the way they do.

This course aims to provide a comprehensive grounding in the major psychological approaches to the study of human behaviour, seeking to teach you how to investigate people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviours using psychological research methods.

Covering psychological theory, research and practical skills, it aims to help you understand how psychology is applied to real life and how to select, use and report appropriate psychological methods and research techniques.

Work experience is a key part of the course helping to ensure that you graduate not only with academic qualifications, but with relevant work experience and a host of transferable skills.

Social Work

Indicative course structure Year 1: Developing as a Psychologist 1 Human Behaviour The Darker Side of Psychology Research into Human Behaviour Psychology of Popular Culture Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing Add+vantage module Year 2: Psychological Perspectives 1 Applied Research Methods Developing as a Psychologist 2 Psychological Perspectives 2 Applied Research Methods 2 Professional Experience Add+vantage module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Developing as a Psychologist 3 Project Ethics Independent Research Project Add+vantage module Optional modules - choose two from the following: - Criminal Behaviour and Its Contexts - Educational Psychology and Psychology of Special Needs - Drug Use and Addiction Choose one from the following: - Mindfulness and Meditation - Psychology of Gender and Sexuality - Clinical Neuroscience

Course information Social Work BA (Hons) UCAS code: L500 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/L500 Study options: 3 years full-time Overview We believe that there aren’t many careers or degree courses that make you feel like you’re giving back to society in the way that social work can. Social work is much more than ‘helping people’.

At its best it saves lives, protects vulnerable people from harm and enhances the life chances of those in social need. This course engages the head, the heart and the hands because theoretical knowledge, practical experience and human compassion are all essential requisites of an effective social worker.

We have been educating social workers for more than 50 years and the course is grounded in practice so that you experience first-hand the contemporary challenges and rapidly changing patterns of social work provision.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Introduction to Social Work Communication and Relationship Building Skills in Social Work Legal and Policy Frameworks for Practice Applied Sociological Theory for Social Work Understanding Emotion in Social Work Using Theories and Methods in Social Work Practice Readiness for Practice Year 2: Evidence Informed Practice Social Work Practice 1 Critical Reflective Practice 1 Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan Social Work Practice with Children, Young People and Families Social Work Practice with Adults Final year: Social Work Practice 2 Critical Reflective Practice 2 Management and Leadership for Social Care Professionals Transition to Professional Practice Accreditation This course is approved by Social Work England for the 2021/22 intake. For more information on accreditations see page 12.

Members of the department are also current active partners on the West Midlands Teaching Partnership for Social Work*.

You’ll put theory into practice on placement in a range of social work and care settings, dealing with complex situations and learning alongside experienced social work practitioners.

Accreditation This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the 2021/22 intake. For more information on accreditations see page 12.

Please note that any opportunities or experiences referred to on this page may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting any applicable visa requirements. *Note: a maximum of seven options will be offered on a rotational basis each academic year, therefore not all optional modules will be available every year.

Please check our website for further information.

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Sport and Exercise Psychology

Course information Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) UCAS code: C841 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/C841 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year Overview Sport and exercise psychologists use scientific research methods to explore how people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviours affect their sports performance. Studying key factors, such as motivation, commitment, mental toughness, self-confidence, stress, anxiety, attitude to injury, and concentration, they support athletes to consistently optimise their performance in physical activity.

This British Psychological Society accredited course draws upon various fields of psychological knowledge, as well as human physiology and anatomy, to develop your understanding of the factors which influence performance in a sports and exercise context.

This course aims to provide a comprehensive grounding in the major psychological approaches to the study of human behaviour, together with an understanding of physiology, anatomy and contemporary issues in sport and exercise psychology.

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and if you graduate with at least a 2:2 you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Coventry University is ranked 16th in the UK for Psychology (Guardian University Guide 2020).

Indicative course structure Year 1: Developing as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist 1 Research into Sport and Exercise Behaviour Fundamentals in Sport and Exercise Psychology Sport and Exercise in Culture Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology Add+vantage module Year 2: Developing as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist 2 Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Psychology 1 Applied Research Methods 1 Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Psychology 2 Applied Research Methods 2 Professional Experience Add+vantage module Placement/study abroad year (optional): Professional Placement Study Abroad Final year: Project Ethics Independent Research Project Developing as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist 3 Optional modules – choose two from the following: - Advanced Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology - Educational Psychology and Psychology of Special Needs - Drug Use and Addiction Choose one from the following: - Mindfulness and Meditation - Psychology of Gender and Sexuality Accreditation This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the 2021/22 intake. For more information on accreditations see page 12.

*Note: a maximum of seven options will be offered on a rotational basis each academic year.

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Studying key factors including motivation, commitment, mental toughness, self-confidence, stress, anxiety and concentration, sport and exercise psychologists support athletes to consistently optimise their performance.

Virtual Open Days

Virtual Experience

As our campuses are currently closed, we are holding a number of Virtual Open Days. In addition, you can also chat directly with one of our advisers, or ask questions to members of staff and current students on our forum in The Student Room.

If you can’t make it to one of our Virtual Open Days, our Virtual Experience lets you discover the highlights of studying with us. Take a virtual look around some of our facilities, accommodation and the city of Coventry itself. www.coventry.ac.uk/virtualtour

www.coventry.ac.uk/opendays

Flying Start

How to apply

Our Flying Start scheme offers some great resources and experiences to meet the needs of your specific course, at no extra cost.

Please check the individual course web pages listed in this brochure for detailed information about course entry requirements.

www.coventry.ac.uk/flying-start

www.coventry.ac.uk/ugapplynow

Scholarships and bursaries If you are a truly outstanding candidate, we may be able to offer you a Coventry University Scholarship. The faculty may also have scholarships and bursaries available for students. www.coventry.ac.uk/scholarships

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“I went to Barcelona with the Centre for Global Engagement (CGE) and I’m also going to Copenhagen this year, which is really exciting.

In Barcelona we learnt a lot about different cultures and took part in cultural activities and I can apply the knowledge I have learnt to my course.”

Sara Collins Childhood and Youth Studies BA (Hons)

School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences

Next steps

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