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.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Effective Learning in Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Crime & Society
- Cognitive Psychology
- Offender Profiling
- Dealing with Offending Behaviour
- Personality and Intelligence
- Research Methods
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Duration
- Part-time
- 16 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- The deadline for completing applications is a week before the start date
- We recommend preparing and submitting your application in advance of your chosen intake
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Disciplines
Psychology Criminology View 23 other Short Courses in Criminology in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The university offers an open entry route – meaning you don’t need any prior academic or work experience in order to start studying. You will also need to meet the 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.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
5099 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6799 GBP for the full programme during 16 months. -
National
4625 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6167 GBP for the full programme during 16 months.
Funding
Regional scholarship available for international students based overseas in eligible countries.