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This is an exciting interest only course that delves into the criminal mind. Why do people turn to crime? What motivates a person to commit murder? These are just some of the topics that are covered over a 10 week course that is structured to cover the main principles of criminology. This programme is created and delivered by.
This course is classed as interest only (with certificate of attendance) through our community learning fund, meaning no formal assessment is required for those who wish to study with us. The purpose of this short course is to offer an insight into the criminal mind, whilst building a foundation of learning which can lead onto other programmes at Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College.
Analysis of crime and media representation
Theories of crime
Serial killers – cannibals, predators and the cases that haunt us
Sex offenders – typology and gender variants
Offender profiling
Investigation and forensics
Criminal justice
Punishments throughout history
Miscarriages of justice
Further learning opportunities exist on our Access to Higher Education pathway in Social Sciences – Criminology. You may also like to enrol on our Introduction to Forensic Investigation short course.
25th February to 13th May 2025, Tuesday evenings, 6.00 to 8.00pm (10 weeks)
(No class on 18th February)
Tuition £80.00 + £5.00 additional costs: £85
Venue: Folly Lane Campus, Hereford HR1 1LS
Tutor: Pauline Strong
No previous experience necessary.
