Online Advanced Course · Crime And Law

Begin Your Journey Into Criminal Psychology

Thinking about justice, crime, or law work? This course builds skills across forensics, criminal psychology, and legal terms. Work through it online at your own speed, with case studies and support.

From $77per week, interest-free
12 monthscourse duration
Five modulesacross crime and law
Onlineself-paced study
No examsor fixed deadlines
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaCriminology Courses
Course TypeAdvanced Course
Duration12 months
Study ModeOnline and self-paced
Course StructureFive modules
AssessmentWritten tasks, quizzes and assignments
PaymentsFrom $77 per week
Comes with
  • No exams or fixed deadlines
  • Interactive forums and optional tutor support
  • Job-Ready assistance and support
  • Certificate of Completion on finishing
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Test The Path First

Crime and law can take years of study. This course gives you a foundation before further study. You can see whether these subjects hold your interest.

Build Skills For Support Work

Legal, police, and research teams need organised support. Learn legal terms, evidence, and criminal psychology. These skills can help in entry-level support roles.

Study Around Your Week

There are no fixed deadlines or exams. Work through five modules at your pace. A trainer, Learner Support Officer, forums, and tutors are there.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

These skills can help across legal, police, and research settings. The work can include records, research, reports, and support for investigations.

Legal Administrative Support

Legal terms and clear written work can help with admin support.

Police Administrative Support

Evidence, law, and crime topics can help you follow daily admin work.

Intelligence Support Analyst

Research, profiling, and crime topics are useful in support work.

Research Assistant

Crime and law research needs clear thinking and careful written work.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Five modules cover forensics, crime, law, psychology, and drugs.

01
Forensics And Criminal Psychology
How evidence, behaviour, crime, and courts connect.
The Nature of Forensic Science
Forensic Science and Law
Evidence Collection
Analysis of Evidence
Specialist Forensic Services
Criminology
Psychological Disorders and Crime
Criminal Profiling and Intelligence
Presenting Evidence in Court
Ethical Issues
Introduction to Criminal Psychology
Psychological approaches to understanding crime
Psychology and understanding serious crimes
Mental disorder and crime, learning disabilities and crime
Mental disorder and crime 2, psychopathy
Gender and Crime
Youth and Crime
Psychology and the Police
Psychology in the Courtroom
Psychology and Crime Prevention
02
Law And Psychological Disorders
Legal language and a range of psychological disorders.
Scope and Nature of Legal Terminology
The Legal Workplace
Legal Systems
Contract and Business Law
Property Law
Wills, Probate, Estate Law
Criminal Law
Other Categories
Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy
Delirium, Dementia, Amnesic and Other
Cognitive Disorders
Substance-Related Disorders
Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Somatoform, Factitious, and Dissociative Disorders
Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders
Eating and Sleep Disorders
Impulse-Control Disorders, Adjustment Disorder
Personality Disorders
03
Drugs And Psychology
How drugs affect people, behaviour, and society.
Introduction
Effects of drugs on the individual and society
Legally restricted drugs, stimulants and narcotics
Legally restricted drugs, hallucinogens and marijuana
Legally restricted drugs, steroids
Legal drugs, alcohol
Legal drugs, tobacco, caffeine and solvents
Prescription and over-the-counter drugs
Sedatives and anti-anxiety drugs
Prescription drugs for schizophrenia and affective disorders
Treatment and preventative education
Included

What You’ll Get

In The Course

  • Five modules, forensics through to psychopharmacology
  • Case studies and scenarios, tasks based on crime and law topics
  • Written tasks and quizzes, with no exams
  • Interactive forums, for shared learning and discussion

As A Student

  • Trainer support, help during your studies
  • Learner Support Officer, support for your learning needs
  • Optional tutor support, available alongside your modules
  • Job-Ready assistance, resume, cover letter, and job search help
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Here is what stands out in this course.

01
Five Linked Study Areas

Forensics, criminal psychology, legal terms, abnormal psychology, and drugs. Each area helps you see the wider picture.

02
Case-Based Study

Case studies, scenario tasks, written work, quizzes, and forums keep study varied. There are no exams.

03
Help With Your Job Search

Get help with your resume, cover letters, and finding roles. Job-Ready assistance starts during your studies.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

ADVANCED COURSE

Psychology, Crime and Law Advanced Course

Certificate of Completion

Certificate Of Completion

Finish the course and receive a Certificate of Completion for Psychology, Crime and Law.

A Base For Further Study

The course may support recognition of prior learning for further study.

Skills Across Five Areas

Build knowledge across forensics, crime, law, psychology, and drugs.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Apply For The Course

Complete a pre-enrolment application online or by phone.

Step two

Complete Your Assessment

Take the online literacy and numeracy quiz before enrolment.

Step three

Have Your Interview

Join a phone interview to discuss eligibility and course readiness.

Step four

Start Your Studies

After acceptance, receive login details for the online learning platform.

The Investment

How to Get Started

$77 per week / week
Interest-free weekly plan, interest-free fortnightly plan, or pay in full upfront.
Interest-free weekly payment plan
Interest-free fortnightly payment plan
Pay tuition upfront or in instalments
Full refund within 3 days of acceptance
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Good to Know

Common Questions

What do I need before enrolling?

You must be at least eighteen. You need Australian residency or full work and study rights. You also need a laptop or desktop, internet, and sound computer skills.

How will I study?

Study fully online and at your own pace. The course has five modules, case studies, activities, reflection tasks, and forums. There are no fixed deadlines.

How will I be assessed?

You complete case studies, scenario tasks, assignments, written tasks, quizzes, and multiple-choice questions. There are no exams.

What support will I get?

Your trainer and a Learner Support Officer can support you. Interactive forums and optional tutor support are also included.

What does it cost each week?

The interest-free weekly plan starts at $77 per week. You can also choose an interest-free fortnightly plan or pay upfront.

Is this course accredited?

You receive a Certificate of Completion when you finish. This is not a formal qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework. It suits personal enrichment, preparatory study, and further study planning.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. Cancel before or within 3 days of acceptance. You will receive a full refund of fees paid. After that, no refund applies and full fees remain payable.

Delivered By

About the College

This course is delivered by Hader Institute of Education. The college offers online courses across community services, mental health, youth work, alcohol and other drugs, and criminology.

Online trainers and assessors support learners across the college's courses. The college also has a Learner Support Officer and job search assistance.

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