Diploma in Forensic Psychology

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Diploma in Forensic Psychology

Diploma in Forensic Psychology: Unravel the Mind of a Criminal

Discover the interesting world of forensic psychology and step into a career that combines psychology and criminal justice.

Understanding criminal behaviour is more crucial than ever as the crime rate continues to rise. Our Diploma in Forensic Psychology offers you an exclusive opportunity to explore the depths of the criminal mind. This comprehensive course dives into the complex relationship between psychological principles and criminal behaviour, providing a deep understanding of the minds of offenders. Designed by experts in the field, the course covers a wide range of topics, from offender profiling to the critical evaluation of psychological research.

With a focus on real-world application, this Diploma in Forensic Psychology equips you with the skills and knowledge to make a significant impact in various legal and criminal justice settings. Whether you’re aiming to start a new career or enhance your expertise in this fascinating field, our course provides a solid foundation and a clear pathway to success in forensic psychology. Your journey into the mind of a criminal starts here. Enrol today!

What Will You Learn?

Upon completion of the Diploma in Forensic Psychology, you will be able to:

• Grasp the history and development of Forensic Psychology.
• Understand research design and methodology in a forensic context.
• Analyse and critically evaluate psychological research.
• Explore comprehensive theories of offending, including sexual and violent offences.
• Learn about the psychology of psychopathic offenders and mental illness in relation to crime.
• Gain insights into offender profiling and its effectiveness.
• Study the impact of eyewitness and expert witness testimonies in legal proceedings.
• Understand interventions and strategies to reduce re-offending rates.

Diploma in Forensic Psychology Course Curriculum 

Module: 01

• Introduction: About the Course and the Tutor Preview        
• History of development of Forensic Psychology        
• Research Design and Methodology        
• Critical evaluation of psychological research        
• Introduction to theories of offending        
• Theories of sexual offending        
• Theories of violent offending        

Module: 02

• Theories of fire-setting behaviour        
• Personal characteristics of offenders        
• Psychopathic offenders        
• Mental Illness and offending        
• An Introduction to Offender Profiling        
• Approaches to Offender Profiling        

Module: 03

• The Effectiveness of Offender Profiling        
• Eye-witness testimony        
• Expert witness testimony        
• Attitudes towards victims        
• ’What works’ literature in reducing re-offending        
• Interventions to reduce risk of re-offending        
• Incident management (Crisis Negotiation)

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• Flexible deadline

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. You need to have:

• Passion for learning
• A good understanding of the English language
• Be motivated and hard-working
• Over the age of 16.

Certification

CPD Certification from The Teachers Training

Successfully completing the MCQ exam of this course qualifies you for a CPD-accredited certificate from The Teachers Training. You will be eligible for both PDF copy and hard copy of the certificate to showcase your achievement however you wish.

• You can get your digital certificate (PDF) for £4.99 only
• Hard copy certificates are also available, and you can get one for only £10.99
• You can get both PDF and Hard copy certificates for just £12.99!

The certificate will add significant weight to your CV and will give you a competitive advantage when applying for jobs.

Career Path

This Diploma in Forensic Psychology will help you to develop your knowledge and skills to pursue different careers in the UK, such as:

• Forensic Psychologist: £30,000 - £70,000 per year
• Criminal Profiler: £25,000 - £70,000 per year
• Legal Consultant: £35,000 - £80,000 per year
• Police Consultant: £30,000 - £65,000 per year
• Prison Psychologist: £25,000 - £60,000 per year
• Researcher in Forensic Psychology: £30,000 - £65,000 per year