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Criminology Online Diploma

Criminology Diploma


Elearn College

Summary

Price
£29 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
6 months · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free

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Overview

The scientific method of studying crime is known as criminology. Various elements like cause, nature, consequences, responses by law enforcement and methods of prevention are included in the study. Criminology is applicable in the case of both individuals and groups. It is an interdisciplinary field and incorporates ideas and perspectives from areas like sociology, psychology and statistics.

Criminological theories have not lost their relevance even in the modern times, after more than two and a half centuries after its inception. Originally, there were three major schools in criminology: Classical, Positive and Chicago. Various modern perspectives like cultural criminology, critical criminology, postmodern criminology, feminist criminology, etc have displaced the old schools of thought.

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Description

Even though the definition of crime may vary from one society to another, all societies aspire to protect their people from harm and punish serious criminal behaviour. The important aspects of criminology like what constitutes crime, how it is measured and what are the various kinds of criminal activities is covered during the term of the course.

Syllabus

Unit 1 – Defining and Measuring Crime

Unit 2 – Understanding Crime

Unit 3 – How Crime is Measured

Unit 4 – Victims

Unit 5 – Getting Violent – Crime of Force

Unit 6 – Property Crime

Unit 7 – White Collar Crimes

Unit 8 – Organized Crime and Gangs

Unit 9 – The Narcotic Trade

Unit 10 - Terrorism

Who is this course for?

The Criminology Diploma has been designed to give the learner information on the Criminal Justice system and how it works.

Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Career path

Students specialising in this field usually take up places in vocationally relevant areas such as:
Police, Probation Service, Prison Service, youth justice services, diversionary schemes
Crime Analysts in public and private sector organisations
Housing Associations and other partner agencies working with ex-offenders
Victim support organisations

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Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

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A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.