Professional Diploma in Criminology & Forensic Psychology Course - Live Online | On Campus

Our Criminology and Forensic Psychology Course is delivered as follows:

• Introduction: nature or nurture? Measuring crime – separating fact from fiction.
• Social, Family & Environmental Theories of Crime – if only my parents cared.
• Biological traits, personal attributes and the mentally disordered mind.
• Psychopathy 1 – The Hare Test & the criminal psychopath
• Psychopathy 2 – The psychopaths among us; bad men in good jobs.
• Serial Killers – strangers in the night?
• Aggression, violence and stalking.
• Sexual Deviation & Sex Offenders – inside the mind of the sex abuser.
• Prison hierarchy and sociology – the inmate code.
• Offender Profiling & Police Interrogation Techniques.

Our Criminology and Forensic Psychology courses Ireland has been approved for CPD credits for members of the Psychology Society of Ireland. It also complements broader  for learners who want a deeper understanding of both psychological and criminological principles

Strong Foundation

Build a strong foundation in the major principles, concepts, and theories of Forensic Psychology and Criminology. Understand how these subjects relate to each other and impact society.

Critical Thinking

Develop a mindset for analysing and synthesising sociological theories about crime and crime prevention. Critical thinking is absolutely necessary for criminal justice practitioners.

Knowledge and Skills

Stay current with the topic through contemporary academic research and real-world case studies. Discover how to apply this knowledge in the real world.

Transferable Skills

Students will acquire valuable skills for application in clinical, educational, and criminal justice settings, leading to a range of career opportunities.

Join us and study at City College Dublin to understand and reduce criminal behaviour with our meticulously designed Criminology and Forensic Psychology courses. Whether you’re a seasoned professional updating your skills or a new student eager to enter the field, our courses provide the perfect foundation for a career in Criminology.

We also offer an advanced Forensic Criminology course. Find out more about our Advanced Diploma in Forensic Criminology.

On this forensic psychology course, learners will explore the psychological factors that influence criminal behaviour and how these are examined within forensic and legal contexts. Key areas of study include:

• The psychology of criminal behaviour, including factors associated with psychopathy, sexual offending and serial crime
• Psychological explanations for why crimes occur and how behaviour develops
• The relationship between criminology and psychology in understanding crime
• Approaches to crime prevention, rehabilitation and treatment informed by psychological research
• How forensic psychology is applied in real-world criminal justice and forensic settings

By the end of this forensic psychology course, learners will have a strong foundational understanding of different types of crime, associated behaviours, and how psychological insight contributes to effective responses within the justice system.

1. Introduction to Criminology & Forensic Psychology

• The social scientific study of criminology
• The psychology of criminal behaviour
• The interface between two disciplines – the “nature” v “nurture” debate

2. Personality Disorders, Mental Health and Crime

• The “Dark Triad” of Personality Disorders and Crime
• Mental disorders and crime
• The interface between mental health issues/disorders and external factors

3. Social & Environmental Causes of Crime

• Theoretical explanations of social correlates of crime
• Environmental and situational criminology
• The interface between social/environmental correlates & psycho-variables

4. Familial & Biological Correlates of Crime

• Crime, family and delinquency – the risk factors
• Biological and genetic factors in criminal behaviour
• The interface between bio-familial correlates & forensic psycho-variables

A City College Dublin’s Professional Diploma Course is a focused, practical programme designed and delivered by an industry practitioner, that consolidates, upskills or reskills learners in a professional area. They are stand-alone qualifications that indicate that you have been trained in a particular area or specific subject matter.

City College Dublin Diplomas are suitable for career minded learners wishing to advance their professional skills and prospects. They are widely accepted by employers and many students are sponsored to study here by their organisation.

Enrol today for our Criminology and Forensic Psychology course today.