Key Facts
Level: Beginner
Tutor: TBC
Course dates: TBC
Length of course: 10 Weeks
Study mode: Evenings
Venue: Hereford Campus, Folly Lane, Hereford, HR1 1LS
Course content
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
Course Costs
Tuition fee: £115 (this includes a charge for materials of £5.00
N.B. These costs may be subject to change
Progression
Further learning opportunities exist on our Access to Higher Education pathway in Social Sciences – Criminology.
