Criminal Psychology Diploma Level 4

NCC Home Learning

Course summary

240 hours

432 GBP

Distance

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4.6 (12 Reviews)

NCC Home Learning

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Criminal Psychology Diploma Level 4

Criminal Psychology Diploma - 240 hours course by NCC Home Learning

In this course, we will attempt to understand each aspect of a criminal’s life and provide you with an introduction to start thinking about aspects of Forensic Psychology.

The course will start with possible biopsychosocial and developmental causes of criminal behaviour to the nature of the crime itself; the role of psychology in the investigative process; finishing with a brief discussion of the impact of psychology within the criminal justice system.

Outcome / Qualification etc.

NCFE Certificate

NCFE is a national Awarding Organisation, passionate about designing, developing and certificating diverse, nationally recognised qualifications and awards. These qualifications contribute to the success of millions of learners at all levels, bringing them closer to fulfilling their personal goals.

Training Course Content

Understand each aspect of a criminal’s life
Provided with an introduction to start thinking about aspects of Forensic Psychology
Understand the impact of psychology within the criminal justice system

Modules

Module 1: Theories of Crime (I) – Psychological
Module 2: Theories of Crime (II) – Biological
Module 3: Theories of Crime (III) – Sociological
Module 4: Theories of Crime (IV) – Developmental
Module 5: Substance Misuse (Drugs, Alcohol & Crime)
Module 6: Violence & Violent Offences
Module 7: Sex Offences
Module 8: Arson
Module 9: Stalking
Module 10: Serial Murder
Module 11: Terrorism
Module 12: Mental Health & Crime
Module 13: Offender Profiling
Module 14: Geographic Profiling
Module 15: Police Interviewing – The Suspect & The Witness
Module 16: Detecting Deception (Lie Detection, Polygraph etc.)
Module 17: Eyewitness Testimony

Duration study load

240 Hours

Entry requirements

No previous knowledge required

Course features

12 months expert tutor support
Certificate of completion

Professional recognition

NCFE Certificate
NCFE is a national Awarding Organisation, passionate about designing, developing and certificating diverse, nationally recognised qualifications and awards. These qualifications contribute to the success of millions of learners at all levels, bringing them closer to fulfilling their personal goals.

Assessment

50% of activities you will complete are designed to get you to organise the information you have acquired into a format that you feel comfortable with.
You are required to write a 1 x 500-word essay after completing each section.

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Reviews by course attendees

Average rating 4.7

Based on 12 reviews

Chester

Criminal Psychology Diploma Level 4

(4)

Really interesting course and great feedback

I am half way through my Criminal Psychology diploma (level 4) course and I have been very happy with it so far and would definitely recommend NCC because the course covers a great range of topics that most people will find interesting. The coursebook is thorough and has a good overview of all relevant theories. The topics of crime covered in t...