Criminal Psychology

Explore criminal minds, motives, and behaviours through this online Criminal Psychology course.

Overview:

Delve into the fascinating world of criminal psychology and learn how experts analyse criminal behaviour and motives. This course provides a detailed understanding of psychological theories, profiling techniques, and the factors influencing criminal actions. You will gain insight into how law enforcement and legal systems utilise psychological knowledge to assist in investigations and trials.

Beyond theory, the course examines various types of offenders, from white-collar criminals to violent offenders, and explores societal and environmental influences on crime. A perfect choice for those curious about the mind behind the crime and interested in careers connected to law enforcement, psychology, or legal research.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify key psychological theories related to criminal behaviour and motivation.
• Analyse offender profiles based on psychological traits and patterns.
• Understand legal applications of criminal psychology in the justice system.
• Recognise the social and environmental factors affecting criminal activities.
• Evaluate different categories of criminal behaviour and typologies.
• Develop critical thinking skills for analysing criminal cases and reports.

Who is this Course For:

• Students interested in psychology and criminal behaviour analysis.
• Professionals seeking knowledge of crime from a psychological perspective.
• Legal workers requiring understanding of offender profiling and motives.
• Those curious about the intersection of psychology and law enforcement.
• Individuals exploring careers in forensic psychology or law enforcement.
• Researchers interested in behavioural patterns of offenders.
• Social workers needing insight into criminal mindsets.
• Anyone intrigued by crime and human behaviour studies.

Career Path:

• Forensic Psychologist – £40,000 per year
• Criminal Profiler – £35,000 per year
• Probation Officer – £28,000 per year
• Police Officer (Specialist Units) – £30,000 per year
• Victim Support Worker – £25,000 per year
• Legal Researcher – £32,000 per year