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Forensic Psychology Training
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Summary

Price
£21 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.4 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Forensic psychology stands at the fascinating intersection of criminology and psychology, offering insights into human behaviour within the justice system. This course explores the principles of criminal psychology and its role in legal and investigative settings. By focusing on key aspects of psychology, criminology and psychology, and forensic psychology, the course provides learners with a deeper understanding of the psychological mechanisms behind criminal actions, judicial processes, and behavioural assessments. The training ensures a comprehensive foundation in criminal psychology, equipping learners with essential knowledge of psychology applied in forensic contexts.

Key takeaways:

  • Understand the role of forensic psychology in legal and investigative contexts

  • Explore criminology and psychology from theoretical and applied perspectives

  • Analyse criminal psychology to explain and predict criminal behaviour

  • Apply psychology concepts to justice, rehabilitation, and prevention strategies

What You Gain Through Taking This Course From Career Education

  • A FREE PDF Certificate immediately after completion from reed
  • Access to the course resources for life
  • Complete tutor support is provided
  • Simple to understand and are taught by professionals
  • 24/7 Email and live chat assistance and guidance
  • Freedom to use any device, i.e. computer, tablet, or mobile phone, to access the course on your own schedule

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

4
sections
14
lectures
1h 23m
total
    • 1: Module 1- Overview of Forensic Psychology 09:00
    • 2: Module 2-Assistance to Law Enforcementy 09:00
    • 3: Module 3- Psychiatry and courtroom proceedings 09:00
    • 4: Module 4-Basics of Forensic Science 08:00
    • 5: Module 5-Overview of forensic mathematics 06:00
    • 6: Module 6-Introduction to Forensic Toxicology 08:00
    • 7: Module 7-Basics of forensic intelligence 09:00
    • 8: Module 8-Forensic science and criminal justice 07:00
    • 9: Module 9-DNA Analysis in Criminal Justice 08:00
    • 10: Module 10-Overview of Forensic Pathology 07:00
    • 11: Assessment -
    • 12: Assignment Forensic Psychology Training -413432 01:00
    • 13: Claim Your Certificate for Forensic Psychology Training - 413432 01:00
    • 14: Review Request for Forensic Psychology Training- 413432 01:00

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Description

This Forensic Psychology Training course examines the critical relationship between forensic psychology, criminology and psychology, and criminal psychology. The course introduces learners to the study of criminal behaviour, the evaluation of psychological evidence, and the influence of psychology within the criminal justice system. By analysing psychology as it applies to law enforcement, legal proceedings, and offender profiling, participants gain a clear perspective on how forensic psychology supports criminal investigations.

Through structured modules, learners will explore criminology and psychology from multiple viewpoints, considering the ways psychology explains deviance, rehabilitation, and risk assessment. The course highlights criminal psychology in action, offering insights into why individuals commit crimes and how psychology supports the development of justice policies.

Forensic psychology not only deepens understanding of criminal psychology but also strengthens knowledge of general psychology. This balance between criminology and psychology ensures learners acquire a solid grasp of how forensic psychology operates in practice. Criminal psychology plays a crucial role in assessing motivations, predicting patterns, and aiding prevention strategies, and this training demonstrates how psychology contributes to building safer communities.

In essence, this course provides a clear, structured overview of forensic psychology, criminology and psychology, and criminal psychology, helping learners connect theoretical psychology with practical applications in criminal contexts.

Certification

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

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals interested in forensic psychology and criminal behaviour

  • Learners aiming to build knowledge of criminology and psychology

  • Those wishing to understand criminal psychology within justice contexts

  • Students of psychology seeking insight into applied forensic psychology

  • Professionals looking to expand awareness of criminology and psychology

  • Individuals keen to explore the psychology behind criminal decision-making

  • Those interested in the application of psychology in legal settings

  • Anyone wishing to strengthen understanding of psychology in criminal contexts

Requirements

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

Career path

  • Forensic Psychologist – £43,000 average salary

  • Criminal Psychologist – £42,000 average salary

  • Probation Officer – £32,000 average salary

  • Criminal Justice Researcher – £36,000 average salary

  • Court Liaison Officer – £30,000 average salary

  • Policy Analyst (Criminology and Psychology) – £38,000 average salary

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