Criminal Investigation

Awarding Body

DLP Completion Certificate

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Estimated study time

Approximately 20 hours but you can take up to 12 months if you wish

Specification

Part One:

· Forensic pathology: investigation of injuries and death caused by knife, gunshot and burns; investigation of
death; sexual offences; hanging; drowning; teeth; poisons
· Psychological and psychiatric assessment
· Other laboratory analyses: DNA analysis, fingerprinting, blood group analysis, handwriting; photography

Part Two:

· Study of real life cases illustrating methods of criminal investigation & detection

Course includes

· Course manual comprising study guide, lesson plan, and commentary
· Textbook Forensic Casebook of Crime by John Sanders (Forum Press)
· 2 Tutor-Marked Assignments with suggested solutions
· Access to your Tutor for advice and guidance
· 12 month service contract
· Certificate of completion when you have completed the assignments to the satisfaction of your Tutor.