BA (Hons) Law and Psychology

Why do people behave the way they do? And how should we regulate them? With a Law and Psychology degree, you get the chance to study two fascinating fields in the Social Sciences. You will spend equal time on both subjects, gaining a solid grounding in legal and psychological knowledge and the practical skills related to these subjects such as debate, research and presenting ideas clearly.

Course Overview

Arden University’s online BA (Hons) Law & Psychology programme will provide you with the skills and knowledge to take your next step in the world of work. You’ll develop your legal and ethical understanding, alongside a range of psychological principles that may influence legal decisions.

Arden’s flexible study mode allows you to develop your legal and psychological skills around your existing commitments. This programme will equip you with a sound understanding of the relationship between these two exciting fields, and help take you closer to your career goals.

The full range of programmes offered by Arden features a strong focus on employability, practical skills, and career success. This programme has been developed to help you understand the law and the legal system from a psychological perspective, and help give you the skills for a career in the legal system.

Level 4

• Skills for Interdisciplinary Study
• Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology
• Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
• English Legal System
• Criminal Law
• Law & Ethics

Level 5

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

Level 6

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