Criminal Psychology Level 3

Course code: OSC1046

Gain an insight into criminal psychology, from home!

Evaluate the current causes and explanations for criminal behaviour
Study the psychological and social theories relevant to our understanding of criminality
Study a course that is relevant to careers in law, the police force, social work and research
Apply your theoretical knowledge to real-life case studies

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Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 120 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Psychology Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor Marked Assignments.

Unit 1

Biological and Evolutionary Explanations of Criminal Behaviour

Historical explanations
Genetic explanations
Biochemical explanations
Neurological explanations
Personality theories

Unit 2

Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour

Social learning theory
Media and crime
Psychodynamic theory

Unit 3

Criminological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour

Vulnerabilities towards crime
Sub-cultural theories
Strain theory
Status Frustration
Differential Association
Environmental Theory
Social Bond Theory
Risk Factors
Relative Deprivation

Unit 4

Abnormal Behaviour and Psychopathy

Diagnosing abnormal behaviour
Cognitive approaches
Beck's Negative Triad
Psychopathy and Antisocial Personality Disorder
Behavioural Theory
Cognitive Theory
Life Events
Dissociative Identity Disorder

Unit 5

Research and The Criminal Justice System (CJS)

Eyewitness testimony
Leading question
Anxiety and weapon effect
Cognitive interview
Detecting deception
Juries and sentencing

Unit 6

Children Who Kill

Mary Bell
Thompson and Venables
Kip Kinkel

Assessment

This course is assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor to be marked. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 120 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study Method

The course is designed for distance learning at home or at work. Students will receive all course materials by postal delivery or online, plus tutor support by email.

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website. This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

Are there any additional costs?

No. Everything you need is included in the price!

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.