Criminal Psychology

The course begins by looking at the definitions of criminal behaviour and approaches to understanding and solving crime. It then explores the use of psychological theories in the detection of crime. Next, it examines the development of offender profiling, exploring the relationship between profiling and behavioural analysis. Students will compare the use of behavioural profiling between the USA and the UK and examine and analyse the use of forensic psychology. Serious crime, e.g. murder and theories of criminal psychology will be considered and the unit draws to a close by investigating the myths and realities relating to serial killers. 

Unit topics include:

• Criminal Behaviour
• Approaches to Understanding And Solving Crime
• Use of Psychological Theories In Detection Of Crime
• Offender Profiling
• Behavioural Profiling USA And UK
• Forensic Psychology
• Criminal Psychology
• Myths and Realities of Serial Killers

Exam Fee: £9.00

Part-time enrolment fee: £35.00

Course Fee: £132.00

Applicants must have a good level of Literacy as some independent writing is required and this will be assessed at interview.

Coursework

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