Course Description
This course includes the PAPER VERSION of the course only.
This Criminal Psychology course a can be studied without any prior knowledge or can be studied as a follow-up programme from our original level 3 Criminology course.
In this Criminal Psychology course we will examine the topic of the history of crime and punishment. We will briefly examine different theories of offending before examining the psychology of violent crime in some detail. The examination of the psychology of violent crime provides a useful introduction to forensic psychology and offender profiling.
During this Criminal Psychology course we also examine the psychology of terrorist crimes, domestic violence, drug abuse and youth crime and victimology, before taking a look at crime prevention and community safety and the criminal justice system and those involved in its management.
At the end of each section of this Criminal Psychology course there are a number of activities, 50% of which are designed to get you to organise the information you have acquired into a format that you feel comfortable with. You are also required to write 1 of a choice of 2 x 500 word essays after completing each section. It is only the essays that need be submitted for assessment to receive your Criminal Psychology course Diploma.
Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available when purchasing your Criminal Psychology course, therefore registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you.
Previous Knowledge Required
No previous knowledge or experience is required to study this Criminal Psychology course.
Support
You will receive the Criminal Psychology course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your home study Criminal Psychology course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.
Assessment
At the end of each section of this Criminal Psychology course there are a number of activities, 50% of which are designed to get you to organise the information you have acquired into a format that you feel comfortable with. You are also required to write 1 x 500 word essay after completing each section. It is only the essays that need be submitted for assessment for this Criminal Psychology course.
For those of you who have been away from academia for some time, there are some tips on how you might want to structure your essays.
Modules
Awarding Body
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 4 NCFE certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
What our students say:
"In April 2010 I enrolled on a Criminal Psychology Course with NCC Home Learning. I had been away from study for nearly 6 years and I decided I would like to study something interesting and this course was something that has always interested me as why does crime occur? For example is it nature or nurture? Is it society or political interference? Does the media play a role?
At first I was a little nervous especially when I saw all the additional reading however these are there as tools to help and books can be bought off Amazon for a few pound and the internet always has good information on. I did at first not really understand the concept of referencing as this was a different level to what I had previously studied, however my tutor was always on hand and gave me advice on this and how to formulate my essays to place my own stamp upon them, which I did and I ended up getting better feedback and grew in confidence as the course progressed. I would say that from inception of the course all staff I was involved with were helpful and always on hand and the course was very well written and I enjoyed studying it so much I enrolled on a Diploma In Forensic Psychology before completing the Criminal Psychology Course (which I am now enjoying). Overall I would say to anybody considering learning this course to do it."
S Hodgins, Birmingham - Criminal Psychology Diploma
"I have not studied for over 20 years so starting home learning was a huge step for me. The Criminal Psychology 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."
S Noakes - Liverpool, Criminal Psychology Diploma
"I am really enjoying this course as it has always been a subject of interest to me. The essays really get down to the nitty gritty. You do need to extra research which I have found amazing as when I start reading into an area I can't seem to stop!!"
L Lewis - Liverpool, Criminal Psychology Diploma
“I was really excited to get stuck into my Criminal Psychology course and I was not disappointed! The tutor support was excellent and a huge reassurance. The course materials were fascinating and the assignments seemed more like a hobby than homework!
I have just received my Criminal Psychology course Diploma Certificate and am so thrilled I am now looking into doing a second course with NCC Home Learning!”
P Davies - Southampton, Criminal Psychology Diploma
"I would like to say thank you very much to my tutor for their positive feedback with regard to my Criminal Psychology essays. I will seriously consider furthering my studies in this area as I have enjoyed it immensely. Thank you again, you have been so helpful throughout this course."
J Conroy - Ireland, Criminal Psychology Diploma