Criminology with Psychology BA Welcome Pack

Welcome to BA Criminology with Psychology 2024.

I am pleased to welcome you to our newly validated BA Criminology with Psychology programme at the University of Northampton. This course offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of criminology and psychology disciplines. During your time with us, you will gain valuable insights into crime, human and criminal behaviour, the operations of the criminal justice system as well as crime prevention strategies. You will also be equipped with transferable, critical, and analytical skills which are invaluable in navigating today’s complex social and criminal justice landscapes. Additionally, you will have free membership to the BSC as well as other perks at the university. As we approach the new academic year, we look forward to meeting and guiding you on this exciting academic journey here at the University of Northampton.

Your Programme Leader

Dr Paul Famosaya, Senior Lecturer in Criminology

Dr Paul Famosaya

Senior Lecturer in Criminology

Paul.famosaya@northampton.ac.uk

Welcome and Induction Sessions

This is your induction timetable for our BA Criminology with Psychology programme with in-person sessions starting on 16 September. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Paul Famosaya: Paul.famosaya@northampton.ac.uk

Note: During the week, you should attend a ‘Library Quest’ session to help familiarise yourself with many academic resources available to you. You can do this in advance by booking on the LLS link. Alternatively you can simply go to the library help-desk on the second floor of the Learning Hub and sign up there.

  • Welcome and Induction – BA Criminology with Psychology
    • Date: Monday 16 September
    • Time: 12 – 2pm (BST)
    • Location: SN208, Senate building, Waterside campus
    Plenary with the Head of Department
    • Date: Wednesday 18 September
    • Time: 3pm – 5pm (BST)
    • Location: The Hide, 4th floor, Learning Hub
    Meet the programme leader Dr Paul Famosaya

    If you have any questions about BA Criminology with Psychology or other enquiries, come to this session.

    • Date: Thursday 19 September
    • Time: 1pm – 3pm (BST)
    • Location: Learning Hub, Waterside campus. I will be at the space outside LH201 – Look for the criminology banner, and you will find me.
    BA Criminology with Psychology: time to start thinking academically

    Socials, with snacks

    • Date: Thursday 19 September
    • Time: 4 – 6pm (BST)
    • Location: The Hide, 4th floor, Learning Hub.
    Meet your Personal Academic Tutor – BA Criminology with Psychology
    • Date: Friday 20 September 2024
    • Time: 10am – 12pm (BST)
    • Location: Outside LH201 – Look for the criminology with psychology banner, and you will find me, Learning Hub, Waterside campus

Enhancing skills, building networks and engaging in the wider University community

We have a wide range of social media accounts which we would encourage you to follow:

In addition, we manage and write a regular blog. Throughout your studies we would encourage you all, to contribute to the blog your own thoughts on crime, or your wider academic experience. You can find previous examples of student writing on our blog site.

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