Criminology
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
10 weeks. Wednesday evening, 18:30 - 21:00.
Duration: 10 Weeks Live class online each week. 1 evening per week 18.30 -21.30 ( Wednesdays)
Careers / Further progression
Progression to the Advanced Diploma in CSI and Forensic Science which is endorsed by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
Career opportunities in An Garda Siochana, Police Service of Northern Ireland and Metropolitan Police in the UK. Specialist roles in the Welfare Service, Forensic Science Laboratories, Psychologists/Counsellors/ Education progression to Ordinary level 7 Degrees in Law, Social work, Biological Sciences, Sociology.
Further information
Start date: Wednesday October 11th 2023
Live online: €980
Includes all tuition, registration, assessment and online notes.
Apply By: Tuesday August 15th 18:00
Overview
This Certificate in Criminology course 10 week part time course will allow you to analyse crime causation and current legislation in relation to criminology.. Learn from expert criminologists and practitioners in the field.
Criminology is the study of of all aspects of crime and law enforcement including the the social setting of crime, prohibition and prevention, investigation and detection.
Knowledge
This part time course will allow you to analyse crime causation and current legislation in relation to criminology. Apart from the study of the causes of crime, you will explore the responses by law enforcement covering essential areas such as penology, bio-criminology, feminist criminology and the study of crime detection.
The theory and practice of crime and punishment and how crime affects individuals and communities will be examined. Crime prevention stakeholders including An Garda Siochana, the courts, the probation service, the director of public prosecutions and support services will be evaluated.
Experts
Delivered by a practising Barrister at the Criminal Courts of Ireland and an expert in Criminology.
Successful students acquire a Criminology QQI Level 5 Minor Award 5N2107 in 10 weeks.
1. Learn the definitions of a crime, criminology and what does it involve, role of criminologist.
2. Understand penology and different theories of criminology
3. Outline the structure of the Criminal Justice System
4. Understand the link between drug use and crime
5. Examine sentencing and imprisonment
6. Study of Gender and Crime; Feminist criminologist theory; Strain, Control and Biological theory
7. Methods of recording crime, CSO and Media Statistics
8. The Criminal Justice Act 1984 and The Criminal Assets Bureau Act 1996
9. Modern day phenomenon of white collar crime.
Assignments
5N2107 Criminology
Award: Criminology QQI Level 5 Minor Award 5N2107 (10 Weeks).
Award Body: QQI - Quality and Qualifications Ireland.
Tel: 01 4927070