Criminal Psychology (Cert HE)

University of Essex Online the United Kingdom

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The award
Cert HE

How long you will study
16 Months

Domestic course fees
GBP 6167 per total

How you will study
part-time, distance, online

Course starts
April

International course fees
GBP 6167 per total

All study options

About Criminal Psychology at University of Essex Online

Would you like to delve into the world of criminal psychology? Do you want to understand the core psychological and criminological theories? Our course is the perfect introduction to the fascinating and challenging worlds of criminology and psychology.

Throughout the programme, you'll develop your own knowledge of the scientific and theoretical underpinnings of psychology, including its historical origins, progression and limitations. You'll also develop an awareness of the variability and diversity of functioning and its significance in criminal psychology, specifically in relation to offender profiling. You'll also be able to recognise a range of influences on psychological functioning and how these are conceptualised across the two core discipline areas of social psychology and cognitive psychology.

You'll improve your psychology and criminology knowledge in specialist areas such as:

  • criminal liability and the key definitions associated with criminality
  • theories and methods in the field of social psychology
  • understanding the options available, throughout the criminal justice system, for dealing with offenders
  • the range of methodologies and theoretical perspectives used in offender profiling
  • the role of memory as the mediator of cognitive processes
  • Upon completion of your CertHE Criminal Psychology we offer the opportunity for you to progress on to study for a BSc (Hons) degree (360 credits).

    Please note: This course is not accredited with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Study options for this course

  • The award How you will study How long you will study Course starts Domestic course fees International course fees
  • The awardCert HEHow you will studyPart-time, Distance, OnlineHow long you will study16 months
    Course startsAprilDomestic course feesGBP 6167 per totalInternational course feesGBP 6167 per total

Entry requirements

We believe that education should be accessible for everyone. That's why we offer an open entry route - meaning you don't need any prior academic or work experience in order to start studying with us. You will also need to meet our English language requirements.

You will need to pass your first assignment set within the first three weeks of the course in order to continue with your studies.

English language requirements

As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0. Don't worry if you don't hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification - we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

You don't need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.

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