Criminology and Criminal Psychology (Taught)

This online Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Psychology is an advanced qualification that is designed to equip graduates with a thorough understanding of cutting-edge and important topics within criminology and criminal psychology.
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Psychology offers an advanced qualification that is designed to equip graduates with a thorough understanding of cutting-edge and important topics within criminology and criminal psychology.
Upon completion of your Postgraduate Diploma, we offer the opportunity for you to progress on to study for a full Masters (awarded after 180 credits).

The Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Psychology is made up of the following modules and, upon completion, is equal to a total of 120 credits at Level 7.

Level 7 modules:
Applied Forensic Psychology (20 credits)
Crime, Causation and Criminological Theory (20 credits)
Complex Criminal investigations (20 credits)
Practical Psychology for Policing (20 credits)
Advanced Research Methods (20 credits)*
Optional modules**

Criminal Victimisation (20 credits)
Policing: Leadership, Policy & Partnerships (20 credits)

• These modules are core and must be passed in order to achieve the award.

** In addition to the core modules, students will take one optional module.

We adopt an assignment-based approach to assessment instead of exams. Assessment will be based on a combination of written assignments and engagement in online discussion forums.