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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN CRIMINAL STUDIES - VPS312

Duration (approx) 900 hours
Qualification
Advanced Certificate

Study Criminal Behaviour and Criminal Psychology

Criminal Psychology is a fascinating subject. This advanced certificate qualification offers you an extensive and in depth look at criminal behaviour.

It is suitable for anyone interested in learning about criminal behaviour, such as -police officers, law enforcement, people involved in the legal system, probation officers, teachers, youth workers and social workers.

It is an ideal way to improve your knowledge for personal interest, or to improve your job and career prospects.

The course consists of nine 100 hour modules.  These are made up of seven compulsory modules - Criminal Profiling, Criminal Psychology, Cybersecurity, Ethics, Forensic Science, Legal Terminology and a Research Project. 

You then choose two elective modules from an extensive list. See below.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN CRIMINAL STUDIES - VPS312
 CRIMINAL PROFILING BPS227
 CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS309
 CYBER SECURITY VIT103
 ETHICS BPS217
 INDUSTRY PROJECT BIP000
 INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE BSC114
 LEGAL TERMINOLOGY BWR108
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 2 of the following 13 modules.
 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY - BPS307
 ADVANCED FREELANCE WRITING BWR201 (Applied Writing)
 ANGER MANAGEMENT - BPS111
 ANXIETY MANAGEMENT BPS224
 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH BPS214
 FREELANCE WRITING BWR102
 INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES BWR208
 MANAGING MENTAL HEALTH IN ADULTS BPS216
 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY (DRUGS & PSYCHOLOGY) BPS302
 RESEARCH PROJECT I BGN102
 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY - BPS205
 WORKSHOP I BGN103
 WRITING FICTION BWR105

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Learn about -

  • criminal profiling
  • criminal behaviour
  • investigation techniques
  • what causes criminal behaviour
  • analysing crime scenes
  • forensics etc

Improve your knowledge, job and career prospects with a greater understanding of criminal psychology.

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Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.