Sale! Criminal Psychology QLS 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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All course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.

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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.

Historical explanations
Genetic explanations
Biochemical explanations
Neurological explanations
Personality theories

Social learning theory
Media and crime
Psychodynamic theory

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

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

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

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 the Quality License Scheme 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 the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider 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 Quality Licence Scheme website.

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*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student notebook

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