Program Overview
The Criminology and Criminal Psychology at University of Essex Online is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Psychology over 8 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Criminology and Criminal Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 8 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminology and Criminal Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Criminal Victimisation
- Complex Criminal investigations
- Practical Psychology for Policing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic Entry Route
In order to satisfy the Academic Entry Route requirements for our PG Cert Criminology and Criminal Psychology you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:
- 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
We recognise that you can gain skills in a wide variety of ways and that prior academic performance is not the only indicator of an applicant\xc2\x92s ability. Therefore, if you do not meet the minimum academic standards above, you may still be eligible to enrol via our Open Entry Route.
In order to satisfy the Open Entry Route requirements for our PG Cert Criminology and Criminal Psychology course you must meet the following criteria as a minimum:
- At least 5 years\xc2\x92 senior level work experience.
- If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to IELTS (Academic) 6.5.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex Online directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online
Colchester, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date April 2026
- Language English
- Duration 8 months