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Law and Psychology

BA (Hons)

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Summary

Study level

Undergraduate

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Degree

Part time

3 years+

Location

Online

Course Overview

Law and psychology may be two separate fields, but they’re united by their relevance to human behaviour. If you’re interested in finding the answers to the big questions, and you’ve got the drive to excel in an exciting and challenging career, then this law and psychology degree is perfect for you.

On our law and psychology undergraduate course, you’ll develop core legal skills and explore the science behind the human mind and how it works. Designed to provide you with the fundamentals of two fascinating disciplines, the course gives you the chance to understand the world of social values and behaviours - but from different perspectives.

With an increasing demand for graduates with knowledge of both subjects, this course will set you up for a career within areas such as legal psychology, policy making, or criminal justice, to name just a few future possibilities.

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Course details and modules

By providing you with all the fundamentals of two complementary social sciences, you’ll gain a solid grounding in both legal and psychological knowledge, and the practical skills related to these subjects - such as debate, research, and presenting ideas. Studying law with psychology will give you a full appreciation of both disciplines, as well as an insight into how we think and why we act the way we do.

Arden is for winners. Nobody will beg you to sit down and start working on your career, if you don’t do it yourself! Once you have an honest interest for what you learn, if you reach out for more, you will be welcome to be helped and advised. But to do that, you must be determined.

Bettina Finna

BSc (Hons) Psychology

Modules

You have 3-9 years to complete this course, meaning that you can take up to three years to complete each level; however, many of our students complete the course in 3-6 years.

Level 4

Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology
Effective Interdisciplinary Study
Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
English Legal System
Criminal Law
Law and Ethics

Level 5

Research and Ethics in Action
Tort 1 (Negligence)
Civil Liberties and Human Rights
Personality and Intelligence
Social Psychology
Tort 2 (Other Torts)

Level 6

Research Planning and Project
Contemporary Developmental Psychology
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Occupational Psychology
Law of Evidence

*The order of modules within each level vary depending on intake and mode of study

How do we assess you?

The way we assess our students provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate your strengths in a variety of ways. That’s why we choose a range of different methods to keep track of your progress. These include:

Assignments
Essays
Presentations
Case studies
Portfolios of work
Exams

Study options

This course is available to students as a fully online programme, which gives you the convenience of being able to study from anywhere worldwide.

I chose online learning because it suited my lifestyle and work schedule. Being able to access the online portal and libraries 24/7 has been extremely helpful for me to be able to keep up with my studies. Studying while working isn’t the easiest thing to do, but Arden gives you the support you need.

Ornella Russo

BA (Hons) Law & Psychology

Online learning

How does it work?

Studying this course online gives you the ultimate in convenience. You can enrol with Arden from anywhere in the world and study your degree from the comfort of home, without the requirement to attend classes in a physical location.

Our online students study their degree through ilearn, Arden’s university campus in the cloud. ilearn provides everything you need to study at University. It offers an integrated virtual learning experience, including your virtual classroom, lecture theatre, and online library (which when used along with our supplementary library, Perlego, gives you access to almost half a million books and journals – yours for free while you study with us).

ilearn is also integrated with Zoom, making it easier to chat with your course tutor during your scheduled seminar sessions. You can even integrate our study materials into your Kindle, making it possible to study wherever you have you Kindle handy.

Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone. As well as receiving regular feedback and guidance from your course tutor, you’ll be studying with likeminded students who you can meet with through our Unitu community, and you’ll have access to community message boards to discuss your course and the topics being raised within it. We’ve even set up community boards embedded into each of the course modules so you can have discussions with your tutor and classmates on the topics you’re currently learning.

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Entry requirements

At Arden University we consider applications on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn't a clear pathway to this degree - we are more than happy to discuss your application.

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Eligibility

Our BA (Hons) Law and Psychology undergraduate course has standard entry requirements. To be able to study this course, we need to see that you have:

Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR
Completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent

English Proficiency

IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent

We also offer an internal English test for applicants. More information on this can be found here.

We are happy to consider an application from you if you can evidence that you have relevant work experience where you can demonstrate critical thinking and analysis skills.

We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course. We may also want references and evidence of relevant experiences.

Before you start studying

Whilst you can read your study materials on your smart phone or tablet, to make the most of your learning experience, you will need access to a laptop or computer (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good stable internet connection.

Course fees and funding

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Meet the faculty

The courses at Arden University allow you to explore elements of the legal system such as, the relationship between crime, society and the law, the political, psychological and social aspects of criminology, and crime prevention. By the time you’ve completed you course, we’ll have provided you with transferrable critical thinking skills that can be applied to a range of careers. I look forward to welcoming you to the Arden University family.

Harriet Jones

Law Programme Team Leader

Career prospects

We don’t expect undergraduate students to have a career in mind before starting their degree. So, don’t worry if you’re still weighing up your options. Instead, we prepare you with a range of advanced skills that employers from a variety of organisations will value, so you’ll eventually feel confident enough to make a decision about where your future lies.

What can a psychology and law degree do for me?

As well as the chance to explore these fascinating subjects together, this law and psychology degree will also enable you to develop a range of practical and transferrable skills that will prepare you for a career in a wide range of industries. These skills include:

The ability to research and present information to various audiences
Analysis and evaluation of data
Effective written communication
Proven ability to present findings in a range of formats including essays, presentations, reports and online forums
The ability to work independently and within a team
Problem solving
Independent learning

What can I do after Arden University?

Developing your expertise in two crucial disciplines leaves your career options completely open. It all depends on your preference! A law and psychology degree is highly valued by employers, and provides a solid foundation for a variety of positions within different industries. With this in mind, some roles you might be interested in include:

Criminal Justice System
Police
Prison
Probation Services
Lawyer
Solicitor
Social Worker
Psychologist

You can also go on to study at Master’s Level. Arden University offer a variety of Master’s programmes and we are developing many more. Keep looking for further developments!

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Career development resources

Once you’ve enrolled with Arden, our careers centre is easily accessible directly from inside our online platform, ilearn. The careers centre is here to help you discover the areas of your academic and professional life that you find most meaningful and rewarding, and then apply this to your career pathway.
Just a few of the career tools you’ll find in the careers centre include:

CV360, which analyses your CV and provides instant feedback for improvement
Interview360, helping you practise your interview technique in a stress-free environment and tackle some of the most common interview questions - as many times as you need to
Aptitude tests to help your improve your critical thinking, numeric, and logical reasoning skills
100s of interactive courses focused on giving you the skills and confidence you need to excel in your professional life.
My Jobs, where you can search employment vacancies, browse employer profiles by location and, or connect with other employees on LinkedIn.

Fast-Track Your Career

At Arden University, we’re dedicated to your readiness for the future workplace, and are committed to helping you gain the skills and qualifications you need as you progress in your professional life. Our Fast-Track Your Career promise has been developed to allow you to pursue your master’s degree with us - with no tuition fees to pay - once you have successfully completed your Arden undergraduate degree course.

On successful completion of your bachelor’s course, you can simply apply for the Arden master’s degree of your choice and you’ll then be able to progress with your postgraduate education completely free of any additional course tuition fees.

We’ll provide you with advice and guidance about which master’s course meets your career needs and provides a meaningful pathway from undergraduate to postgraduate study.

To see the full terms and conditions, please visit https://arden.ac.uk/terms-and-conditions