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The Criminal Psychology Course
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Summary

Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
7 PDFs and 1 Quiz
Duration
0.8 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

Criminal psychology provides a structured understanding of how and why individuals engage in unlawful behaviour within different social and legal contexts. This course introduces key concepts in criminal psychology, including the criminal process, varieties of crime, and major explanations of criminal behaviour. You will explore how criminal psychology research contributes to understanding offending patterns and prevention strategies. The course also examines how criminal psychology connects with mental disorders, aggression, and responsibility in criminal actions. By studying criminal psychology, learners gain insight into the relationship between behaviour, environment, and the justice system in England and Wales.

Why Enrol on This Course
• Gain a clear foundation in criminal psychology and its real-world relevance
• Understand how criminal psychology explains behaviour and crime patterns
• Explore links between mental health and offending
• Develop knowledge of forensic and justice system processes

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Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 7 PDFs and 1 Quiz

Duration: 0h and 45m

Description

This course offers a detailed introduction to criminal psychology, covering key areas such as crime classification, mental disorders, and forensic science. Through criminal psychology, learners examine aggression, personality disorders, and the role of mental illness in criminal responsibility. The course also introduces forensic methods, including toxicology, ballistics, and fingerprint analysis, within a criminal psychology framework. In addition, criminal psychology is used to explore victimology, focusing on victim experiences, rights, and risk factors. The structure concludes with an overview of the criminal justice system in England and Wales, including courts, policing, prosecution, and prisons.

Learning Outcomes
• Explain core theories and principles of criminal psychology
• Analyse different types of crime using criminal psychology frameworks
• Identify the impact of mental disorders within criminal psychology contexts
• Describe key forensic science methods linked to criminal psychology
• Evaluate victim behaviour and rights through criminal psychology perspectives
• Understand the structure of the criminal justice system

Who is this course for?

• Students interested in criminal psychology and behavioural studies
• Professionals seeking knowledge in legal or social contexts
• Job seekers aiming to enter roles
• Individuals curious about psychology and crime analysis

Requirements

  • This course has no requirements.

Career path

This course supports progression into roles across the criminal justice and related sectors. Learners may pursue opportunities in policing, offender management, probation services, or support roles within courts and prisons. It also provides a useful foundation for further study in psychology, criminology, or law.

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