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Criminal Psychology Diploma Level 4
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This course will grant you a Level 4 in Criminal Psychology. After completing the seven 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 the area.
Criminal Psychology Diploma Level 4
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About This Course
Look into the minds of criminals with our fascinating Criminal Psychology endorsed 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.
You will be able to analyse the psychological and social theories relevant to our own understanding of criminality and consider a career in areas such as, the police, social work or similar.
By choosing this programme of study you can be assured that you will have the opportunity to study at you own pace and from the comfort of your own home.
There is no requirement to complete any lower level courses before being able to register for this course.
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Advanced Forensic Psychology Studies
Total cost if courses bought separately: £1,205
Course Benefits
Split into 7 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, confidentiality, 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 work with your patients to further understand their minds.
This course will:
- 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.
- Enable you to study on your own terms – no classrooms, no strict deadlines and no exams.
Course Units
Unit 1: Explanation of Criminal Behaviours
Unit 2: Substance Misuse and Violent Offences
Unit 3: Sexual Offences and Stalking
Unit 4: Serial Murder and Terrorism
Unit 5: Profiling Offenders and Geographic Profiling
Unit 6: Mental Health and Psychopathy
Unit 7: Interviewing, Deception and Eyewitness Testimony
Assessment
The Criminal Psychology programme of learning is assessed through a series of written assignments, which will need to be submitted 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.
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You have 12 months to complete your course, however you can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs. Some of our students have managed to complete in as little as 3 months!
There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a 10 month period.
If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:
- Your billing address is based in the UK
- You have a UK based bank account
- Bill payer must be 18 or above.
No, this course is assignment based, which means you will not have to complete any exams. If your assignment doesn’t pass first time, you can retry as many times as you need within your 12 months support period.
No, this is a distance learning course, which means your assessments will be submitted and marked using our online LMS (Learner Management System).
Unlike other providers, Association of Learning use a fast-track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).
This course is an endorsed certification, not a regulated qualification.
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Criminal Psychology Diploma Level 4
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Price of the course and relevant information simplified so you understand what you need to know about like the modules of courses. With discounts and perks. A choice of paying in installments over various affordable amounts, or full amount. Enrollment was quick and I accessed the c...ourse the next day. A good choice of subjects to study, I hope to study more after I complete this course, you can get advice about your next steps in study and or employment. Study at own pace in my course, 1 year or fast track it in months. The modules are set out well and have information, research and websites to look into for helping you get the most out of your studies. In incentives to read deeper and encourages you to do your own research. And citing. I am happy to be learning and gaining a certificate.
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I would highly recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in the world of criminal psychology. This course was so interesting and challenging. I spent a lot of my time watching documentaries but I felt I learnt a lot more by doing this and it helped me to achieve the highest... grade I could possible in order to pass each unit. I pushed myself and I did it!
Never have I ever done an onli ...
Never have I ever done an online course – for this to be my first it was a push, however one that I succeeded in. I am very pleased with the fact that I managed to complete this course stress-free and in my own time. It can be difficult balancing a life with 3 children so this cours...e was perfect for me.
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I particularly enjoyed learning about the terroism unit because it is something that is occuring more each day and it's always good to have background knowledge on the subject. I asked my tutor to provide me with more questions that I could answer in order to expand my knowledge furth...er. I really enjoyed the course considering this was my first, I'll be back for more.
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Learning at home couldn't be more fun. It was really nice to be able to complete the course in my own environment where I was most comfortable. The payment plan was also a positive impact when comparing companies and to find it has so many good reviews which I now agree with them all!... :)
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