Forensic Psychology Level 3

Course Code: ASC123
Award Level 3, Similar to - A-Level

Do you want to explore the investigative world of forensic psychology? With Open Study College it’s easy!

Learn how forensic psychologists, (also known as criminal or investigative psychologists), apply research methodologies in order to assess criminals or patients.
Explore the use of evidence and how forensic psychology can be used within a court case.
Develop your investigative skills and learn about the different factors that can contribute to the development of a violent mind.
Identify the link between substance misuse, child abuse and criminal behaviour, focusing on past case studies to produce a psychological report.
Develop your own effective research methods and discover all there is to know about different disorders including multiple personality disorder and post traumatic stress disorder.

Course Content

Introducing Research Methods
Introducing Basic Statistics
Psychology and Violent Crime
Serial Killers
Crime and Substance Abuse
Child Abuse
The Evidence of Children
Criminal Responsibility and Psychiatric Defences
Mental Disorder as a Defence
Eyewitness Testimony
Psychology in a Correctional Setting
Psychology and Police Selection, Recruitment and Training
Police Stress
The Decision to Assist
The Research Proposal and the Research Project Report

Assessment

Each module is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external assessment required and no time limit, so assessment couldn’t be easier!

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. You can study where and when you like! You will receive all your course materials, including a course record bag, through the post and you can start your course whenever you like. You will also receive personal and unlimited support from your personal tutor.

Qualifications

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award 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 (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. 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.

You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards

Course Questions & Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous skills to enrol on this course.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

There is no deadline to complete your course, so that you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines.

This course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?