Criminology

Student Profile This programme is designed for anyone interested in criminology and learning more about crime, its causes and prevention. Aim The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive guide to criminology and examines in detail a range of criminal activity together with detection and prevention methods in common use. This is an ideal course for anyone wishing to improve their knowledge of crime, its impact on society, and the ways in which justice is administered. Study Method The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of enrolment. Assessment Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and then marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required. Course Validation This course is validated by OCNNWR and provides 9 credits. These can be accumulated with other course or unit credits over a period of time which can lead to an accredited qualification. The course is provided by Study House which is a recognised centre for courses validated by OCNNWR. OCNNWR provides validated courses through its provider organisations which must meet robust quality assurance standards. It is a licenced member of NOCN which is an approved awarding body licenced by QCA to offer accredited qualifications. Course Duration Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take around 90 hours of study to complete. Pack/Course Contents Your study pack is dispatched in full at the time of enrolment and provides all you need to complete your studies: · Studyguide· Comprehensive study notes for each element of the course· Self-assessment activities· Assignments· Tutor support· Assignment marking & feedback· Certification DIPLOMA IN CRIMINOLOGY - COURSE CONTENT1: Introduction to CriminologyDefine what Criminology is and have an understanding of the theories used. 2: Criminal StatisticsStudy the trends of modern day criminal statistics 3: The UK Justice SystemGain an understanding of the UK Justice system and have reference to key legal terms 4: Understanding DrugsDescribe a large range of drugs, what effects they have, their methods of use, their prevalence, production and marketing and common street names. 5: Understanding ViolenceDescribe different forms of violence and reasons for it. 6: Understanding Property CrimeDescribe different forms of property crime and understand when and where they occur 7: Understanding Crime and the CommunityUnderstanding the role of the community in crime prevention 8: Understanding Trans-national and Organised CrimeDescribe various forms of organised and trans-national crime 9: Understanding High Tech CrimeUnderstand the use of computers and internet technology in support of criminal activities 10: Understanding Crime PreventionDescribe how to focus on the causes of crime and use problem solving tools in order to significantly reduce or eliminate the factors that can to lead crime 11: Understanding Youth CrimeUnderstand why youths turn to crime and why everyone has a role in supporting youth and preventing youth crime. 12: Understanding Anti-Social BehaviourDescribe different forms of anti-social behaviour, who it affects, its long terms effects and approaches to tackling it. 13: Introduction to Forensic PsychologyDescribe what Forensic Psychology is, how it works; from basic theories and principles, through research, understanding and explaining results, to the actual application of psychological techniques. 14: Introduction to Criminal ProfilingUnderstand what is meant by Criminal profiling, and how the use of scientific methods, logical reasoning, sources of information on people, criminology, victimology, and experience or skill is employed to interpret the events that surround the commission of a crime 15: The Theories of TerrorismUnderstanding what terrorism is and why it is a deliberate use of violence against civilians for political or religious ends.