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Criminology Course
Course Overview
A fascinating introduction to the world of crime- its types, causes and consequences
What will I learn on the course?
Crime is an interesting subject - we all know that! But why does it happen? How much of it exists? How is it changing? And how do we stop it? This engaging Criminology Distance Learning course will shed light onto all of these subjects and more.
The course covers everything from understanding violence to high tech crime and crime prevention, as well as looking at the impact of drugs, the justice system and an overview of criminal statistics.
This extensive Criminology Home Study course from MyDistance Learning will introduce you to the study of Crime and the accompanying British Legal System. Criminology is the scientific sociological study of crime, criminals and the punishment of criminals.
There are five sections in the course:
- Criminology
- U.K. Legal System
- Criminal Statistics
- Crimes
- Criminal Profilers
The course will take you through the key aspects of how the study of Crime – Criminology – came about, focussing on the main theories behind the development of what we understand Crime to be today. Of necessity, Criminology involves the study of many disciplines across a wide range from the behavioural sciences.
We then move on to studying the principal aspects of the Legal System, from the functions of the various courts to the people who have roles and responsibility for working within it including lawyers, judges, juries, witnesses, the Crown Prosecution Service and forensics experts. We also look at the issue of punishment and the range available to the courts.
Crime statistics are important in any study of Criminology as they attempt to provide a statistical measurement of crime, and we will be examining the different ways they can be collated as well as the uses that can be made of them.
Crime itself is the next section where we look at the various types of crime that there are, including:
- Crime related to alcohol and drugs
- Violent crime
- Robbery
- Sexual assault
- Property crime
- Burglary
- Anti-social behaviour
- Fraud
- Investment scheme fraud
- Boiler room crime
- Insider trading
- Terrorism
- Organised crime
This course has been independently accredited as being equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) which means it is comparable to an A Level or NVQ Level 3.
Previous experience required: No
Course level: Level 3 NCFE (What does this mean?)
Study hours: 100
Length of course: 12 months
Tutor Support: 12 months (can be extended)
Tutor marked assignments: Yes
Final exam: No
Instalment plan available: Yes
Course Outline
The course covers the following syllabus:
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 rang of drugs, what effects they have, their methods of use, their prevalence, production, marketing and common street names.
Unit 5: Understanding Violence
Describe different forms of violence and understand the possible 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
Understand 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 youth 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, 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, 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
Understand what terrorism is and why it is a deliberate use of violence against civilians for political or religious ends.
Support
As a My Distance Learning College home learning student you will have access to your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. This will last for a full year from the day you receive the course.
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