PDC189823 - Personality Disorders and Crime

Version Effective: 9th of February, 2026
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Microcredential Summary

This micro-credential will introduce you to the topic of personality and crime. Personality disorders will be defined and described, and historical claims about behaviour and the brain will be discussed. In this micro-credential, multiple real-world cases are presented, and the biopsychosocial model of disorder development is explained. This micro-credential might be of interest to true crime enthusiasts and those interested in studying forensic psychology. 

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

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Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

No prerequisites required. It is recommended that students be 18 years or over.

Course Details

Course Type Internal
Student Availability
  • Domestic
  • International
Fees
Full Fee $199.00 (2026)
Application Mode
  • Other
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Study Area
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
Skill Area
  • Justice and Law Enforcement

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Structure
Micro-credential

4 hours of self-paced study

  • Online

Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Online Quiz(zes)
Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify the core claims of phrenology and its place in the historical progression of linking personality to behaviour
  2. Differentiate between personality disorders     
  3. Understand how traits linked to particular personality disorders may influence patterns of offending behaviour   
  4. Understand the biopsychosocial model of disorder development. 
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