Criminal Psychology Course (Level 4 Diploma)

Criminal Psychology

Ascentis (Level 4 Diploma) 

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Criminal Psychology diploma. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Level 4 Criminal Psychology is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for an exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

In this Criminal Psychology Diploma we will examine the topic of the history of crime and punishment. We will briefly examine different theories of offending before examining the psychology of violent crime in some detail. The examination of the psychology of violent crime provides a useful introduction to forensic psychology and offender profiling.

We also examine the psychology of terrorist crimes, domestic violence, drug abuse and youth crime and victimology, before taking a look at crime prevention and community safety and the criminal justice system and those involved in its management.

HOME STUDY SUPPORT 

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course of study. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the online student portal, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

COURSE ASSESSMENT 

At the end of each section are a number of activities, 50% of which are designed to get you to organise the information you have acquired into a format that you feel comfortable with. You are also required to write 1 of a choice of 2 x 500 word essays after completing each section. It is only the essays that need be submitted for assessment for this Criminal Psychology Diploma.

For those of you who have been away from academia for some time, there are some tips on how you might want to structure your essays.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a nationally recognised certificate will be awarded by Ascentis as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

COURSE DURATION 

We recommended you spend approximately 360 hours of your time studying for the course name. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 8 hours a week to the course it would take you a year to complete but if you could spare 16 hours a week you could complete it in six months.

Get started today, and you can earn your Level 4 Ascentis Diploma in Criminal Psychology in as little as six months, or take up to a year, if you prefer – the choice is yours.

HOME STUDY COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Criminal Psychology and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

COURSE FEES 

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Criminal Psychology home study course is £436.25 (inc VAT), though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £349 (inc VAT) which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £87.25 and then 4 equal payments of £87.25 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

For International Students who wish to enrol - click here 
(Additional £40 for Postage & Packing)

COURSE QUALIFICATION

Ascentis Level 4 Diploma in Criminal Psychology
This course leads to a Level 4 Diploma for successful learners. This means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3). In accrediting the programme at level 4, Ascentis attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 4 national qualification.

This course has been designed to meet specific learner requirements. Accreditation by Ascentis is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited by Ascentis.

About Ascentis
Ascentis is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland

The course can be enrolled upon by students Internationally. There are no deadlines for enrolments.

POSSIBLE CAREER PATH 

Forensic Psychologist

What Students Say About This Course
"I have not studied for over 20 years so starting home learning was a huge step for me. The course material I received was excellent and I found myself wanting to research more about the topics I was studying before any essays were sent in. Tom my tutor was fantastic always on hand if I had any queries. His feedback was excellent I learnt so much from him. I would definitely recommend Home learning, working at your own pace and gaining knowledge as well as receiving a qualification at the end of it."
S Noakes - Liverpool, Criminal Psychology Diploma 

"I am really enjoying this course as it has always been a subject of interest to me. The essays really get down to the nitty gritty. You do need to extra research which I have found amazing as when I start reading into an area I can't seem to stop!!"
L Lewis - Liverpool, Criminal Psychology Diploma 

FURTHER COURSE INFORMATION

As a student, your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Criminal Psychology home study course and earn your diploma:
All textbooks, study guides, and learning aids designed for distance learningA full range of student services, including assessmentsA personalised diploma upon course completionUnlimited educational support by e-mail or phoneFree postage and packaging

If your course is being delivered online, please ensure you meet the minimum requirements below.

For Windows:
Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above

For Macintosh:
Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.2 - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above

From time to time we may enrol our students with our partner sites; this is dependent on the number of students enrolling on a particular course and course material availability. If this happens, nothing changes for you other than the name of the college administering your course. We will continue to be your point of contact; you will get the exact same course you have enrolled on with the same high level of quality content and support.

POSTAGE & PACKING 

Get FREE UK delivery when purchasing distance learning courses online. We will deliver your course materials direct to your door upon enrolment so you can get started straight away and plan your studies around your other commitments.