Criminology with Psychology BA Welcome Pack
Welcome to BA Criminology with Psychology 2025.
Welcome to the University of Northampton’s BA Criminology with Psychology course! We’re delighted you’ve chosen to join us on what promises to be a fascinating journey. This course brings together two really compelling areas of study, and you will get to explore how criminology and psychology connect in surprising ways. You will examine questions about what drives criminal behaviour, how our justice system actually works, and what we can do to prevent crime from happening in the first place. As you progress through the course, you will begin to develop sharp analytical and critical thinking skills that will serve you well, no matter where your career takes you.
As a student on this course, you will receive complimentary membership to the British Society of Criminology (BSC) alongside various other benefits and opportunities available throughout the university.
We are looking forward to meeting you in person as we begin this exciting and rewarding academic journey together at the University of Northampton.
Your Course Leader
Dr Paul Famosaya
Senior Lecturer in Criminology
Welcome and Induction Sessions
This is your induction timetable for our BA Criminology with Psychology programme with in-person sessions starting on 22 September. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Paul Famosaya: Paul.famosaya@northampton.ac.uk
Monday 22 September – Friday 3 October
Welcome Week activities
From karaoke to outdoor cinema, wellbeing walks to Silent Disco, and much more – there’s something suitable for everyone.
See our Welcome timetable to find out more.
Session: Welcome and Induction
- Date: Monday, 22 September, 2025
- Time: 1 – 3pm (BST)
- Location: SN304, Senate building, Waterside campus
Session: Library Quest (tour around the library)
- Date: Wednesday, 24 September, 2025
- Time: 12 – 1pm (BST)
- Location: Library Help Desk, 2nd floor of the Learning Hub, Waterside Campus
Session: Meet the course leader
- Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025
- Time: 11am – 12noon (BST)
- Location: Open space outside LH201 on the second floor of the Learning Hub – Look for the criminology banner, and you will find me.
If you have any questions about your course, registration, or anything else related to your studies, please feel free to come and speak with me during this session.
Session: Business & Law Welcome Fair
Don’t miss the fun of the fair! Music, games, sweet treats and more (including prizes to be won). Join our business and law student and staff community for an afternoon of fun, friendship and first-year festivities. No need to book, just turn up!
- Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025
- Time: 12 – 4pm (BST)
- Location: Town Hall, Creative Hub, Waterside campus
Session: Plenary Session
- Title: The future of Criminology
- Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025
- Time: 1 – 3pm (BST)
- Location: Morley room at Senate building, Waterside campus
Session: Meet your Personal Academic Tutor
- Date: Friday, 26 September 2025
- Time: 10 – 11am (BST)
- Location: Open space outside LH201 on the second floor of the Learning Hub – Look for the criminology, and you will find us there.
Use this time to introduce yourself to your Personal Academic Tutor, who will be your guide throughout your studies here. Your PAT will make sure you’re ready for classes and support you with any concerns.
Session: Social event
- Date: Friday 26 September 2025
- Time: 3 – 5 pm (BST)
- Location: LH013, Learning Hub, Waterside campus
This session gives you the opportunity to meet your fellow students and teaching staff.
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.