PI462 Psychology and Forensic Science Diploma Bundle

Psychology and Forensic Science Diploma Bundle

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Course Description

Psychology and Forensic Science Diploma Bundle

If you have ever wondered why people do the things they do, then the Psychology Diploma is for you! Psychology is the study of mind and behaviour and so in this course you will discover how psychologists have come a long way in understanding human behaviour and the mental processes that underlie our actions.

The Psychology Diploma has been written especially for NCC Learning by Dr Matthew Smith and Elizabeth Ottley. Matthew Smith is a former Associate Professor of Psychology at Liverpool Hope University with nearly 20 years’ experience of teaching and research in Psychology. His work in the media even included a stint as the resident psychologist/parapsychologist on the television show Most Haunted.

Please that you will need to carry out additional research in order to receive the Diploma upon completion.  This aspect has been included in order to improve the learner’s research skills.

This Forensic Science course we will examine the fascinating subject of Forensic Science.  Forensic science can be simply defined as the application of science to the law.  In criminal cases forensic scientists are often involved in the search for, and examination of, physical traces which might be useful for establishing or excluding an association between someone suspected of committing a crime and the scene of the crime or victim. Such traces commonly include blood and other body fluids, hairs, textile fibres from clothing etc., materials used in buildings such as paint and glass, footwear, tool and tyre marks, flammable substances used to start fires and so on.

This fascinating subject provides a host of exciting career opportunities for those who are appropriately qualified and motivated. If you would like to find out more about becoming a Forensic Scientist please visit Forensic Science Centre.

Previous Knowledge Required

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Psychology and Forensic Science and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

Support

You will receive the 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 for one year is available for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

Assessment

Completing a series of tutor marked assignments will lead you to the highly acclaimed Level 3 Diploma in Forensic Science and Psychology.

Modules

• Forensic Science
• Module 1: Pioneers of Forensic Science
• Module 2: Case Study 1 – The Bodies under the Bridge Case
• Module 3: Forensic Pathology
• Module 4: Forensic Anthropology
• Module 5: Forensic Biology
• Module 6: Case Study 2 The Body in the Carpet
• Module 7: Cranio-facial Reconstruction
• Module 8: Serology – DNA – Body Fluids
• Module 9: Case Study 3 – Who Killed Bambi?
• Module 10: Crime Scene Management
• Module 11: Ballistics
• Module 12: Fingerprints
• Module 13: Forensic Photographer
• Module 14: Case Study 4 – Doctor Death
• Module 15: Forensic Toxicology
• Module 16: Disputed Documents
• Module 17: Computer Crime
• Module 18: Case Study 5 Miscarriages of Justice
• Module 19: The Chain of Evidence/The Professionalisation of the Investigative Process
• Module 20: Case Study 6 Cold Cases
• Module 21: Careers in Forensics
• Psychology
• Module 1: The Science of Psychology
• Module 2: Grow Up: Developmental Psychology
• Module 3: You and Me, Me and You: Social Psychology
• Module 4: Mind Your Brain: Biological Psychology
• Module 5: Thinking About Thinking: Cognitive Psychology
• Module 6: We Are Not The Same: Individual Differences
• Module 7: Applying Psychology

Awarding Body

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 3 NCFE certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to Level 3 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.

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