Year Two Modules
You will take EIGHT MODULES in your second year of study – four in Semester One and four in Semester Two. Each module is worth 15 credits (or CATS points*).
In Year Two, all modules are defined as either “core” or “compulsory”. You MUST take all of the “core” and “compulsory” modules. This is outlined below.
Please click on the ‘Module Names’ listed below for an outline of the module(s) and assessment procedures. Specific details are provided by individual Module Coordinators in Module Handbooks or handouts when you begin your module.Semester One
In Semester One, you take TWO COMPULSORY modules and TWO CORE modules. These are listed below:
Module Code Module Type Module Name
CRIM2001 Compulsory Perspectives in Criminology
CRIM2002 Compulsory Crime and Criminal Justice: Historical Perspective
PSYC2007 Core Developmental Psychology
PSYC2019 Core Research Methods & Data Analysis 3
PLEASE NOTE: It is COMPULSORY that you attend the sessions in PSYC2019 Research Methods & Data Analysis 3. If you are absent from three compulsory sessions without a valid reason, then your marks for the module will be capped at 40%, and further disciplinary action may follow. Please see the Attendance and Compulsory Sessions page for further information.
Semester Two
In Semester Two, you take TWO COMPULSORY modules and TWO CORE modules. Your modules are listed below:
Module Code Module Type Module Name
CRIM2004 Compulsory Criminological Psychology
SOCI2020 Compulsory Research Skills
PSYC2005 Core Individual Differences
PSYC2006 Core Behavioural Neuroscience
*Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) suggests that a 15 credit course equates to 150 study hours (including both contact time and self-study).