Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Birmingham. Classes run at University College Birmingham, full-time over two years.
The course explores why crime happens and how society responds to it. You'll study psychology, sociology, and the methods used to reduce criminal behaviour. Topics include how awareness of crime changes over time, the impact on victims, and the role of institutions in tackling crime.
You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Criminology.
Criminal behaviour has a significant detrimental impact on our society, our communities, our institutions and on victims.
The reduction of crime is a key focus of any government as the achievement of this key goal is fundamental to the health, happiness and success of our citizens. On this Level 3 Criminology course, you will explore how our awareness of crime changes over time, investigating the methods used to reduce crime.
On the course, you will study aspects of psychology and sociology that apply to criminal behaviour and how this informs government policy. You will also learn about the process of a criminal case from the crime scene through to trial and will develop an understanding of the sentences available to the courts when dealing with convicted offenders. On completion, you can go onto degree level, an apprenticeship or go directly into a career within the criminal justice sector.
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