This is an exciting course that explores what leads people to commit crime, how it is investigated and how criminals are brought to justice. 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 course is interest only (with a certificate of attendance), with no formal assessment. The purpose is to offer an insight into the criminal mind and criminology, building a foundation of learning which may lead onto other programmes at Herefordshire College.
Criminological theory: Why do people commit crime?
Serious crime: Murder, sex offences and organised crime; profiling offenders through recognised methods.
Police investigations: How the police and forensics experts conduct enquiries and bring offenders to justice.
The Judicial system in the UK: From court to prison and how the wrong people have sometimes been convicted.
Restorative justice: Bringing victims and offenders together.
Crime trends: How crime has changed to current types and how the police are tackling it.
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.
