Overview

The CertHE Criminal Psychology from University of Essex Online combines psychology and criminology to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field. Students study offender profiling, social and cognitive psychology, memory, and the psychology of crime. The course emphasises practical application, enabling students to understand real-world criminal behaviour and the methods used in criminal investigations. Delivered online, the programme allows flexibility while equipping students with the skills to progress into criminal psychology or related fields.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates can pursue roles in forensic psychology, probation services, law enforcement, or continue with further studies in criminal psychology.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Introduction to Social Psychology

Human Resource Management

Business and Management Skills

Personality and Intelligence

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 16 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-17 00:00:00

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The deadline for completing applications is a week before the start date, but we recommend submitting your application in advance of your chosen intake

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminology Clinical Psychology Developmental Psychology View 6 other Bachelors in Clinical Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

The university believes that education should be accessible for everyone. That’s why there's an open entry route – meaning you don’t need any prior academic or work experience in order to start studying. You will also need to meet the English language requirements.

You will need to pass your first assignment set within the first three weeks of the course in order to continue with your studies.

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Tuition Fees

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5425 GBP / year

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5425 GBP / year

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