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.

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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.

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) and a Learner Unit Summary (which details of all the units you have completed).

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a question that our team are often asked, there are many reasons but here are the main reasons to choose Association of Learning:

  • No hidden charges, the price you see includes everything, from VAT, tutoring to certification
  • Our average tutor marking time is 3 working days (most providers are 10+)
  • We are rated 5/5 for our service on Trustpilot!
  • Our courses are up to date. Many providers create course content and fail to keep it up to date.
  • We are open later than any other home learning provider
  • As many submissions as you need to complete, many providers cap how many times you can submit work
  • All courses are fully endorsed Ofqual regulated awarding bodies
  • 14 day money back guarantee or course switch.

If you need any more reasons to choose Association of Learning, contact our team!


All students are provided with 12 months to complete their course, however you are able to 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, all of our courses are distance learning which means your tutor will mark your work and send it back to you via email or by using our online portal.


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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Phil

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A delight to do..

I decided to do this course in January and completed in 2 months, working on the principle of answering a question a night and then tidying things up on a weekend. I did the course because I regrettably missed out on studying in my early years due to family illness. I am delighted to say I pass
The subject is interesting and so beneficial to my new job. Plus it beats watching rubbish on TV

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Edna Boyle

Waiting on the arrival of my certificate to show off all my hard work over the past year. It has been such an achievement to be able to say I completed the course within the time frame whilst balancing a life with 3 kids. Very proud of myself for never giving up.

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Katerina

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!

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Pauline Oconnor

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 course was perfect for me.

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Rosa Mckee

Fab course!! I would definitely recommend this course to others

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Ella-Louise Becker

Absolutely loved this course!! First time doing an online course at home and it was worth every penny!

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Rory Allen

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 further. I really enjoyed the course considering this was my first, I’ll be back for more.

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Nicky Walker

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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Victoria

Brill course and supportive tutors which help you every step of the way -10/10

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Todd Howarth

I did this course with my friend and it was so nice having someone to chat to about each question and be able to answer it in so many ways. I found this course challenging and I am very thankful to have had the support I did from my tutor when we were stuck on questions.

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Maisy Morris

Brilliant course , extremely interesting with lots of factual information to help carry out each unit successfully. My tutor was very helpful and encouraged me with each unit to get 100%. So glad I chose this course and this company – very pleased with the outcome.

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Brilliant company and excellent staff. Pleased to be finished. Would recommend it to others who have an interest in the home learning experience – you won’t regret it.

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Catrin Ellis

I did this course over the space of one year. All the documentation was clear from the start, and over the 7 units I was guided through the process completely. All my e-mails were answered promptly and clearly.

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Shanice

Brilliant course The fact you can do this at home in your pj’s. is the by far the best thing about it! I wasn’t rushed to finish it, there was no exams and my tutor always replied quickly.

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Enjoyed this course as it was so engaging and very interesting. My time is now done and I’m soon to be starting my dream job role next month.

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Paula

Fantastic in-route to University, would highly recommend if no GCSE or A Levels like me.

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Keeleigh Alvarado

The great thing about these courses is that it is fully flexible and you are able to do it within your own time at your own pace. The tutor I had was very prompt and gave me feedback quickly

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Claire Davidson

I had troubles setting up the payment plan however when I contacted customer service they dealt with me immediately and I was enrolled onto the course the same day. Very happy with this home learning company, support has been very positive and friendly.

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Josephine Hayward

Studying at home easily fits into a busy schedule. You don’t have to worry about attending a class so you can study as and when. I was especially surprised about how quickly I got through the course. My Tutor was very supportive and it was wonderful to receive feedback and see how I was progressing.
It is also brilliant because you can learn at your own pace, you don’t have to follow the pace of a class. I would definitely study more with Association of Learning because I find them prompt and thorough. Overall it was great to get my mind around a new subject and see actual results – just awaiting the certificate, I can’t wait to show my hard work off.

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Mercy

Thanks to all the team at Association of Learning for all their help and guidance on my career route. This course has certainly changed my life – never would I ever think of doing something like this and I am so glad I did.

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Rihanna Mackenzie

I would highly recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in crime and how a criminals mind works; it is so interesting, and the units are packed full of information – the questions were clear, and my tutor was there to help me whenever I needed it. Very glad I chose this course, I have really enjoyed it.

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Viktoria

I have never done anything like this course before – It was so interesting and engaging. Each unit was completely different and allowed me to develop new skills in areas I hadn’t learn in before. I would like to thank my personal tutor so much for their help and support throughout my time at Association of Learning. The portal set up for students was easy to use and very helpful when I wanted to ask my tutor a question. If it wasn’t for my tutor I wouldn’t have done as well.

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Marley

Loved this course so much. It was completely new to me however I managed to do it within 4 months.

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Kelley

I recently completed the course and found it interesting and easy to follow the assignments. The material is fascinating, providing all of the information I could have hoped for. The course was just what I needed to get me going and let me work full time whilst completing it. 100% recommend to anybody.

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Izzy Burn

I have been with a few home learning courses and I am happy to say that this company is by far the best. The staff are so welcoming onto the course and let you know that they are always there to help. I never waited longer than 3 days to receive my feedback which was a bonus it meant that I was able to finish the course quicker.

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Zara May Edwards

I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about criminal psychology and I have already signed up to another courses. I have and will continue to recommend this fantastic company to others.

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Todd Watt

I had a great support and detailed feedback from my tutor who praised my strengths and highlighted any of my weaknesses(if any) during the learning process. However it did make me work harder and improve my understanding of the subject.

If there is anyone thinking to undertake this course, do not hesitate. It is a trustworthy and supportive business that will guide and assist you in your studies.

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Alex Gate

I had a great experience from day 1, now 6 months in I am finished with the course and awaiting my certificate. I am so grateful for all of the help from my tutor, they were of great help and were on board whenever I needed advice.

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Dominic Pearson

I was impressed by the overall structure and content of the course and by the very prompt feedback which I received for all assignments. I also received help from the very friendly staff whenever I needed it.

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Henry Waters

I have thoroughly enjoyed working on this course in my own time with the distant support of my course tutor. The flexibility has enabled me to complete this qualification without affecting my work and family life. I would definitely recommend this approach for anyone wishing to progress but finding it hard to attend a set college/university course. I’m already thinking about what I could tackle next.

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Lacie-Mae Burnett

It’s been a challenging 8 months however I managed to complete the course on time with a few months spare. I received my certificate in the post 2 weeks after finishing the course. I’m very proud to say I did it.

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Talia Crew

Have just completed this course, fitting it around full time job and family life was difficult, yet achievable. Great support and honest feedback has helped me achieve this qualification, which was very relevant and very enjoyable. I’d suggest this course to anyone interested in the area, you won’t regret it.

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Eleanor Brooke

This is my third course with this company and I am very thankful for all of the help that I have received and I am sad to say goodbye to this company and its tutors as I am ready to start my new job as a psychologist. All the courses I have completed have helped me get to where I am today and I am so happy I chose this company over any other.

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Emmy

First time doing an online course and I am extremely happy with how it has turned out. It only took me 5 months to complete it thanks to my amazing tutor who sent work back the next day! Her feedback was very helpful, and it helped me make sure that I was reaching my fullest potential in each unit.

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Georgia Justice

Such an interesting course and I thoroughly enjoyed each unit in it’s own aspect. Happy to be moving onto a new course soon to head to where I want to be in life and I’m already half way there thanks to the team.

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Jamie

Great to delve into the mind of a killer (sounds warped) but I found it very interesting. Great course would highly recommend – tutor is awesome.

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Dylan Marin

Best 10 months I have ever had – completing a course in the comfort of my own home with my own deadlines and no exams (I am terrible with exams, even though I know my stuff I just do badly in them)!! What more do you want! Very excited to receive my certificate.

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Brian Foley

I have enjoyed every minute of this course so far and I am extremely excited to finish it! Half way through and I feel like I have achieved so much already.

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Leisl

Wow, amazing course. Very indepth but enjoyed it. Can tell it is level 4, not because it is difficult but because it gives so much information. I feel like an expert already and I am only two modules in, keep logging into the system to read more 🙂

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