Criminal Psychology Diploma Level 3

About This Course

Delve deep into the minds of criminals with this engaging criminal psychology course. As a learner studying this course, you will have the chance to evaluate criminal behaviour and what caused the perpetrator to commit the crime.

This course will grant you a level 3 certificate in Criminal Psychology. After completing the five units included in the course, you will have gained an understanding of the skills and techniques that underpin careers in policing, social work and rehabilitative therapy. This could advance, or indeed begin, your career in these areas.

Course Benefits

Split into 5 units, every element of this course seeks to expand your understanding of criminal psychology, so you can achieve the theoretical knowledge you need to apply these skills within real and practical settings.

From understanding the criminal mind to profiling offenders and geographic profiling, theoretical & practical approaches, mental health and violence, crisis management and perception, memory and eyewitness testimony; by the end of this course you’ll feel confident in your ability to analyse and understand the minds of criminals.

This course will:

• Give you in-depth knowledge of the psychological theories central to criminal psychology
• Help you to develop a strong foundation of knowledge and competency that can be transferred directly into the workplace
• Allow you to study from home – all course materials will be sent straight to your door, enabling you to fit your studies around your obligations
• Challenge your perceptions of criminal psychology, giving you ample opportunities to demonstrate your competency and comprehension of the course materials
• Allow you to study from home – all course materials will be sent straight to your door, enabling you to fit your studies around your obligations

Course Units

Unit 1: Explaining Criminal Behaviour – Biological & Social

Unit 2: Explaining Criminal Behaviour – Psychological & Substance abuse

Unit 3: Interacting with Criminals – Interviewing, Deception and Offender Profiling

Unit 4: Areas of Application

Unit 5: Media Reporting and Impact on Crimes

Assessment

The criminal psychology programme of learning is assessed through a series of written assignments, where you will submit your work to your personal tutor for marking and feedback to confirm that you have met the learning outcomes. There are no external examinations required.

Required Knowledge

There is no requirement to have any background knowledge or qualifications to complete/enrol on this course and your tutor will provide support from day one! If you do have any additional learning requirements, please let your tutor know as they will then be able to tailor their feedback and support around your requirements.

Awarding Body

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ).

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.

National Institution of Qualifications are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.