Niha
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
Niha's fascination with criminal behaviour began with her love for crime documentaries. After studying a BTEC in Psychology at college, she decided to delve deeper into this field at university.
This is her story.
I’m thrilled to be exploring this interest at the University of Bradford and studying something I’m genuinely passionate about.
Studying close to home
"Being from Bradford, I wanted to stay close to home when I went to university."
"While I also considered other nearby universities, the Psychology and Criminology course at Bradford is highly respected.
"I've always been intrigued by criminal behaviour and crime documentaries so the course content resonated with my interest in human psychology and behaviour."
Analysing criminal behaviour
“I’ve really enjoyed my time studying at Bradford so far.”
"My modules have been very interesting, particularly those focusing on specific criminals.
"For example, we studied Dorothea Puente. She was born in 1929 in the United States and was convicted of a variety of crimes such as vagrancy, stealing benefit payments and murder. I always find it very interesting analysing why certain people behave the way they do, and what might have impacted this, such as their background and upbringing.
"Another highlight was a guest lecture from the police. They came in to talk to us about the county lines drug supply model and its impact on police jurisdiction and criminal arrests."
Initiative and independence
"My course has encouraged individual learning, which has significantly built my independence."
"What sets university apart from school and college is that you need to take more initiative when it comes to sourcing help if you need it, which I think is a good thing."
I quickly felt at home when I first arrived at Bradford. Studying here has given me a lot of confidence.
Being a student ambassador
"One of the most rewarding aspects of university, beyond my coursework, has been serving as a student ambassador."
"The communication skills I’ve developed inspired me to help other students by applying to become a student ambassador. It’s been a very interesting experience which has opened my eyes to all the opportunities that Bradford has to offer for students.
"I particularly enjoy working at open days. I answer questions, help families feel at ease, and point people in the right direction.
"Not only is it rewarding to help people, but it has boosted my networking skills and confidence.
"I definitely recommend engaging with as many extracurricular activities as possible in your first year before your workload increases."
The campus has a strong community feel, and it’s easy to bump into people you know.
A welcoming and friendly environment
"Arriving at Bradford was incredibly overwhelming at first."
"However, the University's welcoming and friendly environment has made it easy to form connections and make new friends.
"I’ve also found the Disability Service to be very accommodating and helpful, especially during my first year.
"Working closely with my disability advisor, I was able to create a learning support plan which was crucial in helping me successfully pass my assignments and exams."
Many career opportunities
"While I'm not yet certain about my exact career path, my course has opened my eyes to the various career options that are available."
"I didn’t realise at first the multitude of career opportunities that a degree like mine could offer.
"I now know that I want a role where I can help people in some capacity and I’m looking forward to seeing where the opportunities take me after university."
My course has broadened my career horizons, and I know I want a career helping people.