Criminology Distance Learning CourseCR306

Course Info

Support

As a valued student of Start Learning you will have the facility to use our personal tutor service.  At Start Learning we have a friendly team of highly qualified and experienced tutors.  A tutor will be allocated to our student for 12 months, starting from when study materials are received.  The tutors are contacted via email and are responsible for marking assignments and guiding you through the course to ensure you are ready for your examinations.

Entry Requirements

Start Learning’s validated course in Criminology is open to anyone and no prior knowledge is needed although a reasonable level of literacy is presumed. In addition an intelligent interest in the social-scientific study of crime would be an advantage.

At Start Learning we believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further.  Therefore we do not have strict entry requirements; we take factors such as, experience, enthusiasm, self motivation etc into consideration.  Students will be given plenty of resources to help them overcome obstacles.  Start Learning tutors will also aid our students and answer queries.   

Recommended Hours of Study

It is recommended that approximately 110 hours of your time should be allocated towards study for the Criminology Course.

Course Contents

The Criminology course consists of the following:

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.

Easy Payment Plan

50% Deposit + Postage = £142.50 + £4.95 (This is paid when signing up for the course)

First Instalment = £47.50 (This is paid 1 month after signing up for the course)

Second Instalment = £47.50 (This is paid 2 months after signing up for the course)

Third Instalment = £47.50 (This is paid 3 months after signing up for the course)

Call us on 0800 075 1222 or email us at info@start-learning.co.uk if you would like to set up a payment plan.

Qualification

Qualification

Upon successful completion of this course you will gain a Level 3 NCFE Award certificate.

Examination Centre

There is no exam as such, although you will be required to complete a total of six tutor-marked assignments. There is no word count for these assignments although you do have to prove to your tutor that you have fully understood the questions asked.

Language of Examination

English

FAQ's

Q: What are the qualifications required to enrol onto this course?
A: no prior knowledge is needed although a reasonable level of literacy is presumed.

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?
A: No, however, you will be required to complete a total of six tutor-marked assignments

Q: How long do I have access to the personal tutor service?
A: The personal tutor service is available for 12 months from when the study materials are received.  At Start Learning we aim help our students to the best of our ability; therefore we are always delighted to answer questions and queries out with the 12 month period.

Q: Do your courses meet the latest syllabus changes?
A: Yes, all our course materials meet any changes and will be updated free of charge if further changes are made.

Q: How much are exam fees?
A: These are no exam fees

Q: Are the courses paper based or on-line?
A: All our courses are paper based and come in attractive folders.

Q: I still have questions? / I would like more information?
A: If you require more information please do not hesitate to contact Start Learning via email: info@start-learning.co.uk or call us on +44 (0)141 218 4424.

We look forward to hearing from you.