Diploma in Criminal and Forensic Psychology


Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology

230 Galle Rd, Colombo 00400

  • Sector: Law , Psychology
  • Study Mode: Part Time
  • Part Time Duration: 1 Year
  • Degree Type: Diploma
  • Awarding University: Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology

Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with essential and core knowledge in Criminal & Forensic psychology such as causes and reasons behind criminal behavior, using psychological mechanism in offender profiling and causes and types of sexual offences. This course also covers forensic areas such as eye witness testimony, jury decision making and interviewing offenders and victims.



Entry Requirements

  • Minimum Two (02) passes at GCE A/L in any stream or passing an equivalent Secondary School after a minimum 12 years of school education, qualification recognized by the government of the particular country
  • Or A Foundation Degree/ Diploma that meets the expected criteria of the academic board, awarded by a recognized awarding body or institution.


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  1. Start From : February
  2. Start From : September


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