EDI Level 3 Diploma in Criminology

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    Distance Learning

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Course Details

The Criminology sector involves a vast area of disciplines scoping from the police, security trade, journalism, probation and social services and many more fields.

A Diploma in Criminology will teach you about all aspects of crime and punishment. Ever wondered why people commit crimes and how society reacts to crime? If so, the Education Development International (EDI) Level 3 Diploma in Criminology is just the course for you. The Criminology course examines why people commit crimes and how society reacts by drawing on law, psychology and sociology.

The current government slogan on crime is ‘Tough on crime and tough on the causes of crime.' Crime and the associated statistics are very much in the public eye so there has never been a more appropriate time for the criminology sector to contribute to society's well-being.

The Diploma in Criminology course offers a thorough introduction to criminology and studies detection and prevention methods along with the basis of crime.

Qualifications

At the conclusion of the criminology course you will be awarded the EDI Level 3 Diploma in Criminology.

EDI provide quality-assured vocational training certification and are a nationally recognised organisation and have affiliations with DfES (Department for Education and Skills) and other government departments.

Attaining the Diploma in Criminology is sure to get you ahead of others when applying for jobs and will be an invaluable addition to your CV. The diploma will also show that you have a comprehensive understanding of criminology.

EDI are a leading awarding organisation in the UK vocational sector. Being awarded the EDI Diploma in Criminology will boost your CV and job prospects with potential employers. Not only will it demonstrate you have the necessary skills to understand criminal behaviour, it also shows you are committed to your own self development.

Students are advised to check that the study path that they are following and the course they have chosen is going to lead to the correct qualification for the occupation they intend to use it in. Should you have any doubts you can get the relevant advice from local authorities and sector skills councils.

Study Plan

Unit 1: Introduction to Criminology - Define what Criminology is and have an understanding of the theories used.

Unit 2: Criminal Statistics - Study the trends of modern day Criminal Statistics.

Unit 3: The UK Justice System - Have an understanding of the UK Justice System and have reference to key legal terms.

Unit 4: Understanding Drugs - Describe a large range of drugs, what effects they have, their methods of use, their prevalence, production and marketing and common street names.

Unit 5: Understanding Violence - Describe different forms of violence and reasons for it.

Unit 6: Understanding Property Crime - Describe different forms of property crime and understand when and where they occur.

Unit 7: Understanding Crime and the Community - Understanding the role of the community in crime prevention.

Unit 8: Understanding Trans-national and Organised Crime - Describe various forms of organised and trans-national crime.

Unit 9: Understanding High Tech Crime - Understand the use of computers and internet technology in support of criminal activities.

Unit 10: Understanding Crime Prevention - Describe how to focus on the causes of crime and use problem solving tools in order to significantly reduce, or eliminate the factors that can lead to crime.

Unit 11: Understanding Youth Crime - Understand why youths turn to crime and why everyone has a role in supporting youths and preventing youth crime.

Unit 12: Understanding Anti-Social Behaviour - Describe different forms of anti-social behaviour, who it affects, its long term effects and approaches to tackling it.

Unit 13: Introduction to Forensic Psychology - Describe what Forensic Psychology is and how it works; from basic theories and principles, through research, understanding and explaining results, to the actual application of psychological techniques.

Unit 14: Introduction to Criminal Profiling - Understand 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.

Unit 15: Introduction to the Theory of Terrorism - Understanding what terrorism is and why it is a deliberate use of violence against civilians for political or religious ends.

Study Details

The EDI Level 3 Diploma in Criminology is an ideal introduction into criminology and does not require you to have had any previous knowledge of the subject.

The criminology diploma is made up of 15 different units with each unit covering a new aspect of criminology. Each unit will build on the subjects learnt in the previous units so you can learn logically and at a pace to suit you.

There are 8 study assignment to complete throughout the course which you should submit it to your course tutor for assessment. You tutor can then provide you with your progress and offer useful advice.

EDI Level 3 Diploma in Criminology

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