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Criminology and psychology
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Price
£21 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
0.8 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
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  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

This course provides a detailed exploration of how human behaviour and criminal actions intersect. By examining criminology and criminal psychology, learners gain an understanding of crime, criminal profiling, and psychological motivations behind unlawful acts. The course focuses on criminology as a discipline that studies social causes of crime, while criminal psychology highlights the individual’s mindset. Together, these fields allow for a comprehensive understanding of criminal profiling, investigative approaches, and the broader implications of criminology in modern society.

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  • Freedom to use any device, i.e. computer, tablet, or mobile phone, to access the course on your own schedule

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Curriculum

1
section
9
lectures
0h 51m
total

    • 1: Module 01 What is ‘Crime’ and ‘Criminology’ 07:00
    • 2: Module 02 Causes of criminal behavior 07:00
    • 3: Module 03 Understanding ‘Property Crime’ 07:00
    • 4: Module 04 The role of forensic science 06:00
    • 5: Module 05 Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) 06:00
    • 6: Module 06 Mental Illness and Crime 05:00
    • 7: Module 07 Gender patterns 07:00
    • 8: Module 08 About Criminal Justice _ Criminology 06:00
    • 9: Assessment -

Description

Criminology and psychology remain central to understanding crime in all its forms. This course covers criminology in depth, exploring theories of crime, the role of society, and how criminology helps in addressing criminal behaviour. A strong focus on criminal psychology ensures learners appreciate how the human mind influences actions, intentions, and deviance. Through this, criminology is linked directly to criminal profiling, allowing a deeper comprehension of how investigations benefit from psychology-driven insights.

The study of criminology highlights patterns of crime and prevention methods, while criminal psychology emphasises behavioural tendencies and motivations. Learners will examine criminology theories alongside criminal psychology frameworks, understanding how these combine in criminal profiling to predict and analyse offender behaviour. This integrated approach to criminology, criminal psychology, and criminal profiling provides valuable insights into justice systems, rehabilitation, and prevention strategies.

Key takeaways from this course include the ability to connect criminology theories with criminal profiling methods, recognise psychological triggers in criminal psychology, and apply criminology-based perspectives to social issues. Learners will leave with a strong foundation in criminology, criminal psychology, and criminal profiling, enabling them to appreciate the complexity of crime from both societal and individual viewpoints.

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The free e-certificate will be instantly available to download for every student who completes the course successfully.

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals curious about criminology and its real-world applications

  • Learners fascinated by criminal psychology and behavioural analysis

  • Those with interest in criminal profiling and investigative methods

  • Students considering further study in criminology or psychology

  • Professionals exploring criminology theories for workplace relevance

  • Anyone seeking a foundation in criminal psychology and criminology

  • Enthusiasts of criminal profiling and its role in justice systems

  • Career changers interested in criminology and psychology fields

Requirements

There are no official entry requirements for the Criminology and psychology, and it is available to all students.

Career path

  • Criminologist – Average salary: £35,000

  • Criminal Psychologist – Average salary: £40,000

  • Intelligence Analyst – Average salary: £36,000

  • Police Officer – Average salary: £30,000

  • Probation Officer – Average salary: £29,000

  • Forensic Researcher – Average salary: £32,000

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

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