Course summary
This online Postgraduate Certificate in Criminology and Criminal Psychology is an advanced qualification useful to graduates who wish to work within a variety of occupations across both public and private sectors, including the police force, law enforcement agencies and many more. Our Postgraduate Certificate in Criminology and Criminal Psychology offers an advanced qualification useful to graduates who wish to work within a variety of occupations across both public and private sectors, including the police force, law enforcement agencies and many more. Upon completion of your Postgraduate Certificate, we offer the opportunity for you to progress on to study for a Postgraduate Diploma (awarded after 120 credits) and a full Masters (awarded after 180 credits).
Modules
Core modules: criminal victimisation (20 credits); complex criminal investigations (20 credits); practical psychology for policing (20 credits).
Assessment method
We adopt an assignment-based approach to assessment instead of exams. Assessment will be based on a combination of written coursework.
Entry requirements
Academic entry route: An undergraduate degree from an approved institution equivalent to a UK Honours degree or a relevant professional qualification. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to IELTS (Academic) 6.5. Open entry route: At least 5 years’ senior level work experience. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to IELTS (Academic) 6.5.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees for the 25/26 cycle are yet to be confirmed.
Provider information
University of Essex Online
West One
114 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 1BA