Criminology (SCQF Level 6) - Study from Anywhere NPA

What is special about this course?

This National Progression Award (NPA) allows learners to study criminology, including the complex nature of crime and the problems of measuring crime.

It develops an understanding of the criminal justice system and provides bite-sized chunks of learning that are straightforward for centres to adopt and for learners to study. The award focuses on areas such as the nature and extent of crime, and forensic psychology.

Criminology is the scientific study of crime, including its causes, responses by the criminal justice system, and methods of prevention. In both the mandatory and optional units, you will study the nature and extent of crime, crime in the community, forensic science and crime control strategies.

Entry requirements

3 relevant qualifications at SCQF level 5 or equivalent e.g history, english, modern studies etc
Alternative entry requirements will be considered

The following subjects are covered:

• Criminology: Nature and Extent of Crime
• Criminology: Crime Control Strategies
• Criminology: Forensic Psychology

Equipment

The materials for the course will be on our virtual learning platform (Brightspace) and each week materials will be released for you to work though as self-directed learning.  There are weekly learning activities to complete for example posting ideas on a discussion forum, completing a quiz, watching a video or reading.
You will have fortnightly online class with your lecturer.  Online-classrooms provide you with real time interaction, contact and discussion with your lecturer and fellow students.
You need to commit to both the online classes and the self-directed learning. You can choose when to complete self-directed learning to fit around work, caring and personal commitments.  Some self-directed learning must be done on a weekly basis.  
 

Fees

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