Criminal Psychology (Level 3) - A Home Study, Distance Learning Course
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I have not studied for over 20 years so starting home learning was a huge step for me. The course material I received was excellent and I found myself wanting to research more about the topics I was studying before any essays were sent in. Tom my tutor was fantastic always on hand if I had any queries. His feedback was excellent I learnt so much from him. I would definitely recommend Home learning, working at your own pace and gaining knowledge as well as receiving a qualification at the end of it.
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
120h
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Duration
12 Months
The Level 3 Award in Criminal Psychology looks at how the mind of a criminal works and why they commit the crime in the first place. Criminal Psychology takes very much a broad overview of the discipline and is, quite simply, the psychology of criminal behaviour.
In this Level 3 Criminal Psychology course, you will :
Evaluate the current causes and explanations for criminal behaviour;
Study the psychological and social theories relevant to our understanding of criminality;
Study a course that is relevant to careers in law, the police force, social work and research;
Apply your theoretical knowledge to real-life case studies.
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- Criminal Psychology Course Brochure
Price for Emagister users: We are offering a 20% discount this month for all enrolments that are paid in full and made online.
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About this course
Key Topics
The Level 3 Criminal Psychology course is divided into six units:
Unit 1: Biological and Evolutionary Explanations of Criminal Behaviour
Unit 2: Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour
Unit 3: Criminological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour
Unit 4: Abnormal Behaviour and Psychopathy
Unit 5: Research and the Criminal Justice System (CJS)
Unit 6: Children who Kill
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Criminal Psychology and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.
NCFE Level 3 in Criminal Psychology
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I have not studied for over 20 years so starting home learning was a huge step for me. The course material I received was excellent and I found myself wanting to research more about the topics I was studying before any essays were sent in. Tom my tutor was fantastic always on hand if I had any queries. His feedback was excellent I learnt so much from him. I would definitely recommend Home learning, working at your own pace and gaining knowledge as well as receiving a qualification at the end of it.
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Recommended
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Subjects
- IT
- Psychology
- Criminal Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Criminology
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Course programme
Criminal Psychology (Level 3)
How is the course structured?The Level 3 Criminal Psychology course is divided into six units:
Unit 1: Biological and Evolutionary Explanations of Criminal Behaviour
- Historical explanations
- Genetic explanations
- Biochemical explanations
- Neurological explanations
- Personality theories
Unit 2: Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour
- Social learning theory
- Media and crime
- Psychodynamic theory
Unit 3: Criminological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour
- Vulnerabilities towards crime
- Sub-cultural theories
- Strain theory
- Status Frustration
- Differential Association
- Environmental Theory
- Social Bond Theory
- Risk Factors
- Relative Deprivation
Unit 4: Abnormal Behaviour and Psychopathy
- Diagnosing abnormal behaviour
- Cognitive approaches
- Beck's Negative Triad
- Psychopathy and Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Behavioural Theory
- Cognitive Theory
- Life Events
- Dissociative Identity Disorder
Unit 5: Research and the Criminal Justice System (CJS)
- Eyewitness testimony
- Leading question
- Anxiety and weapon effect
- Cognitive interview
- Detecting deception
- Juries and sentencing
Unit 6: Children who Kill
- Mary Bell
- Thompson and Venables
- Kip Kinkel
Assessment
This course is marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following NCFE guidelines. This means that your qualification will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.
Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.
Course Duration
We recommended you spend approximately 200 hours of your time studying for the course. The pace of study is completely up to you. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.
Course FeesOur aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Criminal Psychology home study course is £461.25 (inc VAT), though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £369 (inc VAT) which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.
You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £92.25 and then 4 equal payments of £92.25 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.
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Criminal Psychology (Level 3) - A Home Study, Distance Learning Course