Diploma in Criminology

Assessment

Each element of the course is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted to and marked by your tutor. Upon successful completion of the assignments you will be eligible for certification from NCFE. Please note that students’ assessments are moderated three times per year by NCFE. Submission dates and deadlines for moderation are fully detailed in the student study pack.

Pack/Course Contents

· Studyguide
· Comprehensive study notes for each element of the course
· Self-assessment activities
· Assignments
· Tutor support
· Assignment marking & feedback
· Accreditation

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

Gain 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, theirprevalence, 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 transnational 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 to lead crime.

Unit 11: Understanding Youth Crime

Understand why youths turn to crime and why everyone has a role in supporting youth and preventing youth crime.

Unit 12: Understanding Anti-Social Behaviour

Describe different forms of anti-social behaviour, who it affects, its long terms effects and approaches to tackling it.

Unit 13: Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Describe 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.

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: The Theories of Terrorism

Understanding what terrorism is and why it is a deliberate use of violence against civilians for political or religious ends.