Psychology & Law Enforcement (in MC in Criminology & Policing Skills in Part-Time Diploma in Policing & Security Management)
About This Course
The aim of module is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills in psychology and law enforcement to perform the roles of law enforcement officers and private security officers, supervisors and managers.
What You'll Learn
Psychology & Law Enforcement
This subject provides an introduction to how psychological science can be applied to law enforcement work. Students will be exposed to relevant areas within psychology that can better equip them in their law enforcement work, such as theories of criminal behaviour and profiling that allow students to have a better understanding of why criminal activities occur, basic helping and management skills that allow students to provide psychological first aid for victim and to manage different people from the community, and basic behavioural insights concepts that students can apply to be more effective in their work.
Entry Requirements
GCE ‘O’ Level
3 relevant ‘O’ Level passes and 3 years of relevant working experience OR
Higher Nitec
GPA ≥2.0 OR GPA ≥1.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
Nitec
GPA ≥3.5 OR GPA ≥3.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
Higher Nitec in Technology/Services
GPA ≥2.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience
OR
Nitec in Technology/Services
GPA ≥3.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience
OR
WSQ Qualification
Relevant WSQ Qualification with 3 year of relevant working experience and WSQ Workplace Literary Statement of Attainment (SOA) (Level 6) AND Workplace Numeracy Statement of Attainment (SOA) (Level 6)