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Courses Code
QEXCEINCRIM
Study method
Part Time
Location(s)
Cannock Lichfield Tamworth

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  • Is this course for you?

    Do you have a fascination with true crime dramas and documentaries? Do you want to investigate the reasons behind those crimes and the workings behind those criminals? If your answer is yes then this course could be perfect for you! Not only will you discuss the real life debates between criminologists today, you will gain knowledge of the theory behind criminal behaviour, learn about new age crime and how the justice system tackles this. You will be taught by a criminology specialist who has worked with the leading criminologists in the UK, and researched relative crime in the Staffordshire area.

  • Required qualifications

    No qualifications required. Just enthusiasm to learn.

  • What skills will I develop?

    This course will firstly cover what, how and why criminology is studied and researched, as well as how this research is used within the criminal justice system. Learners will explore the knowledge and skills needed to become a criminologist researcher, and other pathways that Criminology can lead a person to. Learners will engage in criminological debates, analyse case studies and gain an understanding of how and why crime takes place, as well as how society tackles this.

    During the 10-week course, learners will focus on four subcategories as follows:

    • Criminological thought and theory
    • The Criminal Mind
    • The Criminal Justice System
    • Crime Prevention
    • Overview of research and investigation

  • Careers

    Including progression onto qualifications and volunteering opportunities.

    Applied Diploma Level 3/Certificate/A-Level/Degree in Criminology.

    Volunteering opportunities in Victim Support/ New Bridge Pen Pal/ Reintegration Mentor/ Appropriate Adult/ Out of court Panelist.

    There are currently more than 500 opportunities for careers within criminology within the West Midlands with an average salary of £29,938.

    Criminology offers a wide range of career opportunities such as probation officer, criminal psychologist, criminal profiler or jury consultant.

  • English and maths

    English and maths is embedded into the course structure.

  • Other important information

    You will require a pen and a notepad.

    This course is for adults aged 19+ .

  • Is this course for you?

    Do you have a fascination with true crime dramas and documentaries? Do you want to investigate the reasons behind those crimes and the workings behind those criminals? If your answer is yes then this course could be perfect for you! Not only will you discuss the real life debates between criminologists today, you will gain knowledge of the theory behind criminal behaviour, learn about new age crime and how the justice system tackles this. You will be taught by a criminology specialist who has worked with the leading criminologists in the UK, and researched relative crime in the Staffordshire area.

  • Required qualifications

    No qualifications required. Just enthusiasm to learn.

  • What skills will I develop?

    This course will firstly cover what, how and why criminology is studied and researched, as well as how this research is used within the criminal justice system. Learners will explore the knowledge and skills needed to become a criminologist researcher, and other pathways that Criminology can lead a person to. Learners will engage in criminological debates, analyse case studies and gain an understanding of how and why crime takes place, as well as how society tackles this.

    During the 10-week course, learners will focus on four subcategories as follows:

    • Criminological thought and theory
    • The Criminal Mind
    • The Criminal Justice System
    • Crime Prevention
    • Overview of research and investigation

  • Careers

    Including progression onto qualifications and volunteering opportunities.

    Applied Diploma Level 3/Certificate/A-Level/Degree in Criminology.

    Volunteering opportunities in Victim Support/ New Bridge Pen Pal/ Reintegration Mentor/ Appropriate Adult/ Out of court Panelist.

    There are currently more than 500 opportunities for careers within criminology within the West Midlands with an average salary of £29,938.

    Criminology offers a wide range of career opportunities such as probation officer, criminal psychologist, criminal profiler or jury consultant.

  • English and maths

    English and maths is embedded into the course structure.

  • Other important information

    You will require a pen and a notepad.

    This course is for adults aged 19+ .

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    Start Date: 3rd February 2025

    Code: QTEXCEINCRIM-2

    Start Time: 18:30 PM

    End Time:21:00 PM

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    Start Date: 28th April 2025

    Code: QTEXCEINCRIM-3

    Start Time: 18:30 PM

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