Colombo Institute of Research & Psychology - CIRP - Diploma of Higher Education in Psychology & Criminology

Course Overview

Criminal & Forensic Psychology is a specialty in psychology that has become very popular as it offers many exciting, interesting and challenging career options. Using psychological concepts in law enforcement, judicial and correctional processes professionals in criminal and forensic psychology serve community fighting and preventing crimes to make society a safer place.

As the sophisticated nature of the crimes increase day by day, governments and corporate organizations around the world are making crime prevention and crime fighting also equally sophisticated. While government organizations are trying to reduce crime rates in the society corporate organizations are working to reduce fraud and cyber crimes.

From evaluating and assessing criminals, understanding and fighting radicalization and terrorism to profiling and catching sex offenders, Criminal and forensic psychologists are using their understanding of human behavior and thinking to uncover the dark side of human mind.

Diploma of Higher Education in Criminal & Forensic Psychology (DHEPCr)

This Level 5 Diploma is designed to provide students with the ground knowledge required to start their journey towards becoming a professional and criminal and forensic psychology. Program provides a thorough understanding of human behavior through core modules delivered in the first two semester and then go on to introduce the students to applications of psychology in forensic and criminal fields.

At the end of the  DHEPCr, you will cover the content covered in the first two years of the Bachelor;s degree in Psychology as well as knowledge relevant to first two years of a degree in forensic and criminal psychology. Hence giving you the opportunity to select your academic and career path at the end of the second year.

You have the options of completing a Bachelor’s degree in Forensic & Criminal Psychology (Check transfer options) or completing a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with a Specialization in Criminal & Forensic Psychology.

Career Opportunities in Forensic & Criminal Psychology path

Please note that some of these professions require you to complete further studies and training after a bachelor’s degree.

• Forensic Psychologist
• Criminal Psychologist
• Correctional Psychologist
• Rehabilitation Psychologist
• Child Protection
• Forensic Psychology Lecturer & Researchers
• Special consultants to Police, Prisons and Military
• Private Detectives
• Prison Psychologist
• Prison welfare Managers
• Probation Officers
• Advocacy & Policy Making

How is the program delivered?

Program is delivered using modern teaching methods and training techniques that inspires the minds of the students creating enthusiasm, interest and motivation to explore further in to the field. A variety of methods from face to face lectures to case studies, journal discussions, workshops and seminars, small group discussions and group activities are used to create and maintain passion of the students.