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Criminology, Criminal Law, Forensic Investigation with Private Detective Course
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3 Free Courses | Free Certificates | CPD Certified | Lifetime Access | Free Retake Exam

Summary

Price
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£19 inc VAT (was £21)
Offer ends 24 April 2026
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
2.8 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Hard copy certificate - Free
  • Digital certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

[Updated 2026]

Crimes and misconducts are inevitable parts of human societies. That’s why the science of crime which is termed as criminology has been evolved to explore and explain the motives and causes behind crimes and how to deal with different crimes.

This Criminology course is designed to introduce you to the world of crime to understand different crimes. Throughout this course, you’ll walk through the different aspects of criminal science. You’ll learn about crime scenes and criminal psychology to deal with crimes. Also, you’ll learn about forensic science the phases of profiling. This course will give you a good understanding of criminal and offender profiling as well as victimology. Furthermore, you’ll learn about the criminal justice system in England and Wales.

Courses included are:

  • Course 01: Criminology
  • Course 02: Criminal Law (Gift)
  • Course 03: Forensic Investigator (Gift)
  • Course 04: Private Detective (Gift)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a good understanding of criminology and profiling.
  • Understand the classification of crimes and different types of crime, such as violent crimes, assault, murder, etc.
  • Understand the basics of crime scenes and dealing with crimes.
  • Understand criminal psychology and the motives behind crimes.
  • Learn about forensic science and the phases of profiling.
  • Explore the criminal and offender profiling science and logic.
  • Understand the victimology and criminal justice system in England and Wales.

Key Features of Criminology

  • CPD Accredited
  • Complies with EU's General Data Protection Regulation 2018
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Developed by qualified professionals
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance

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Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

1
section
14
lectures
2h 46m
total
    • 1: Module 1 Introduction to Criminology and Profiling 12:21
    • 2: Module 2 Classification of Crime 08:44
    • 3: Module 3 Violent Crimes 12:42
    • 4: Module 4 The Crime Scene 15:30
    • 5: Module 5 Dealing with Crime 21:30
    • 6: Module 6 Understanding Criminal Psychology 14:07
    • 7: Module 7 Forensic Science 17:58
    • 8: Module 8 Phases of Profiling 16:53
    • 9: Module 9 Criminal Profiling Science, Logic and Metacognition 14:32
    • 10: Module 10 Offender Profiling Pragmatic Solution and Behavioural Investigative Ad 08:32
    • 11: Module 11 Victimology 11:38
    • 12: Module 12 The Criminal Justice System in England and Wales 09:15
    • 13: Leave a Review 01:00
    • 14: CPD Certificate 01:00

Description

This Criminology course is designed by expert professionals in this field The engaging audio-visual course contents assure you the best learning experience. You can assess your gained knowledge at the end of the course by taking the assessment test.

Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll be awarded an accredited certificate to showcase your skills and kickstart your career in the relevant fields.

Course Curriculum

  • Module 1: Introduction to Criminology and Profiling
  • Module 2: Classification of Crime
  • Module 3: Violent Crimes
  • Module 4: The Crime Scene
  • Module 5: Dealing with Crime
  • Module 6: Understanding Criminal Psychology
  • Module 7: Forensic Science
  • Module 8: Phases of Profiling
  • Module 9: Criminal Profiling: Science, Logic and Metacognition
  • Module 10: Offender Profiling: Pragmatic Solution and Behavioural Investigative Advice
  • Module 11: Victimology
  • Module 12: The Criminal Justice System in England and Wales

Accreditation

This Criminology is CPD Accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Assessment

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital & Printed certificate (only printed certificate delivery fee applicable). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.



Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for anyone who has an interest in learning about criminology and profiling and wants to make a career in the relevant fields, which include:

  • Detectives.
  • Crime Journalists.
  • Crime Reporters.
  • Lawyers.
  • Psychologists and Counsellors.
  • EDI Criminology

Requirements

Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this course.

Career path

  • Forensic Scientist
  • Clinical Social Worker
  • Police Detective
  • Jury Consultant
  • Private Investigator
  • Correctional Officer
  • Probation Officer

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