Highlights
Tuition fee
6996 GBP / year
6996 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
6996 GBP / year
6996 GBP / year
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Duration
16 months
Duration
16 months
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Taught in
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About

The CertHE Law with Psychology at University of Essex Online explores the links between legal systems and psychological theory, covering topics such as cognitive processes, forensic psychology, and legal decision-making.

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Overview

This part-time, online CertHE Law with Psychology programme from University of Essex Online integrates law and psychology, enabling students to understand the psychological principles underpinning human behavior in legal contexts. Topics include criminal and civil law, cognitive psychology, memory, perception, decision-making, and forensic assessment. Students will study how psychological research informs legal practice, witness credibility, jury behavior, and rehabilitation strategies.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates can pursue careers in forensic psychology, criminal justice, legal consultancy, probation services, and further study in law or psychology-related disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Legal Skills and Context 
  • Criminal Law 
  • Public Law
  • Social Psychology 
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Personality and Intelligence

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

The deadline for completing applications is a week before the start date, but we recommend submitting your application in advance of your chosen intake

Language

English
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75
IELTS
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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Colchester, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
75
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • The University believes that education should be accessible for everyone. That’s why it offers 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 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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    6996 GBP / year
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  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    6996 GBP / year
    ≈ 6996 GBP / year

Funding

Regional scholarship available for international students based overseas in eligible countries.

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