Course overview
It is imperative that to become a criminal psychologist a person must have a genuine interest in why someone commits a crime and find their reactions after the crime which has been committed fascinating.
Our level 4 diploma in Criminal Psychology is a comprehensive course, and complex due to the nature of the topic, which requires in total, 360 hours of study split across 17 interesting and in-depth modules.
The modules entail the exploration of criminal behaviour, and the psychology behind it. The course covers various research methods, more specifically, how these methods help psychologists to understand the complexities as to why some people turn to crime.
Criminal psychology on a whole is fundamental in many crime-detecting fields, in both the investigation of crime and prosecutions. This course also looks at how this field of study can help convict criminals too.
What you'll learn
Undertaking this course, you will begin to understand each aspect of a criminal’s life and be provided with an introduction to start thinking about aspects of forensic psychology and understand the impact of psychology within the criminal justice system.
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Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- Up to 12 months to complete
Entry requirements
Some background knowledge of criminal psychology would be desirable. However, not mandatory, as students will receive the required resources and guidance from our expert tutors. There are also some useful tips on how to structure essays, should you have been out of education for some time.
Course features
- 12 months expert tutor support
- Certificate of completion
- Unlimited assignment submissions during the course
- This course is eligible for the TOTUM PRO card. The TOTUM PRO card is ideal for part-time learners studying for a professional qualification and who are looking to save money whilst doing so
Assessment
At the end of each section of this Criminal Psychology course, there are a number of activities, 50% of which are designed to get you to organise the information you have acquired into a format that you feel comfortable with. You are also required to write a 1 x 500-word essay after completing each section.
It is only the essays that need be submitted for assessment for this Criminal Psychology course. For those of you who have been away from academia for some time, there are some tips on how you might want to structure your essays.
Delivery
You will receive the Criminal Psychology course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course.
You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your home study Criminal Psychology course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.
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About NCC Home Learning
NCC Home Learning is an award-winning education provider with over 25 years of experience offering distance learning solutions. To date, we are proud to have delivered quality training to over half a million learners worldwide.
Our belief is that further education should be accessible to everyone - we empower our learners to take control over their education, and help them to study around their busy lifestyles.
