Criminal Psychology

Overview

Throughout the Criminal Psychology CertHE programme from  University of Essex Online , you’ll develop your own knowledge of the scientific and theoretical underpinnings of psychology, including its historical origins, progression and limitations. You’ll gain an awareness of the variety of different mental processes that take place in the brain and how this knowledge can be applied to criminal psychology, specifically in relation to the techniques used in offender profiling and eyewitness testimony. 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.

Why This Course Is Great:

• The courses involve a range of technical competencies which can be applied immediately to the real world, making you an asset to any team or employer.

• Graduates of the course will have a holistic understanding of both business and psychology in addition to a wide range of transferable skills including critical thinking, research, self-motivation and communication.

• On this course you can choose optional modules to tailor your learning to your personal interests.

Career opportunities:

The CertHE Criminal Psychology provides a strong platform for entering a career within criminal justice. Not only that, the skills and knowledge obtained from this course will be well suited for roles within security, marketing, research, academia and business.