Year Three Modules
You will take SEVEN MODULES in your third year of study – four in Semester One and four in Semester Two. Each module is worth 15 credits (or CATS points*) apart from the double module CRIM3013 Dissertation (CrimPsych) which is taken across both Semester 1 and 2.
The Double module CRIM3013 Dissertation (CrimPsych) is “CORE”: therefore you MUST take it. The remaining six modules are defined as either “core”, “compulsory” or “option”. You MUST take all of the “core” and “compulsory” modules. You must elect to take two “option” modules in Semester One and two “option” modules in Semester Two (a maximum of two modules can be “External” – that being, from another academic unit in the University). This is outlined below.
Please click on ‘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.
Guidelines on signing up to option modules can be found here.
Contents
Semester One
In Semester One, you must take ONE CORE module, ONE COMPULSORY module, AND TWO OPTION modules:
Module Code Module Type Module Name
CRIM3013 Core Dissertation (CrimPsych)
CRIM3002 Compulsory Issues in Law Enforcement & Social Control
[Option Code] Option [Your Option Module Choice]
[Option Code] Option [Your Option Module Choice]
† This module is an “option” module in the sense that you can choose whether you want to take it, or not, from a list of “option” module choices. However, it is labelled as “core” because, if you choose to take the module, you must pass it at a minimum of 40% in order to progress to Year Two. This is in-line with the Psychology Academic Unit’s module regulations that are in place for their BSc Psychology programme.
Semester Two
In Semester Two, you must take TWO CORE module and you will choose TWO OPTION modules.
Module Code Module Type Module Name
CRIM3013 Core Dissertation (CrimPsych)
PSYC3002 Core Current Issues in Clinical Psychology
[Option Code] Option [Your Option Module Choice]
[Option Code] Option [Your Option Module Choice]
Further information on option module choices
In Year Three, you must elect to take four option modules – TWO in Semester One and TWO in Semester Two. AT LEAST TWO of your four choices MUST be from the option list below. A maximum of two modules can be “external” – that being, taken from outside of Criminology. Overall, it is recommended that the majority of your “option” modules are from the option list below:
Module Code Module Type Module Name
CRIM3001 Option Penology (runs in Semester One)
CRIM3006 Option Global Crime and Justice (runs in Semester Two)
External Module Choices
You do have the choice to take “External” modules in Year Three– that being, a module on offer in a different Department/Faculty in the University, as long as you meet the module’s pre-requisite(s), there is no clash in your timetable and there are spaces on the course. Your list of option modules can be accessed on the Student Record System Self Service (Banner), under the BSc Criminology and Psychology programme criteria. To view your options, you will need to select the 2018/19 Academic Year, your degree programme and your year of study.
There is an exciting range of “External” option modules to choose from throughout the University, providing you with the opportunity to deepen your current knowledge or broaden your knowledge in another discipline. Flexible Learning at the University of Southampton, and the University’s curriculum innovation project (CIP), allows you to customise your curriculum.
* Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) suggests that a 15 credit course equates to 150 study hours (including both contact time and self-study).