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Updated
5 July, 2010
Course Details
Who should complete this course?
Prerequisites
Assessment
Accreditation
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- Course Fee: EUR795
- Distance Learning course with Tutor Support accredited by: CMIT and NCFE
- Students have 6 months to work at their own pace, and can start at any time of year.
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Course Details
This programme combines the NCFE Certificate in Criminology and NCFE Certificate in Forensic Science. On completion of both courses you will receive 2 NCFE Certificates and a Diploma from CMIT.
Criminology: The aim of this programme is designed for anyone interested in building knowledge of criminology, crime, terrorism - its causes and prevention. The course examines in detail the range of criminal activity together with detection and prevention methods in common use.
Forensic Science: The aim of this self-study course is to provide a comprehensive guide to crime detection and examines in detail a range of techniques used for scientific evaluation of evidence. Forensic Science means any science which is used as evidence in a court of law. It is also taken to mean scientific analysis and comparison used in the detection and investigation of crime.
Your Tutor will support you throughout the duration of the course. You complete the course by undertaking activities and assignments. You will receive the course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your course, so there is no need to feel isolated during your studies.
Topics Covered in this Course
Criminology Course
Unit 1: Introduction to Criminology
Unit 2: Criminal Statistics
Unit 3: The Irish Justice System
Unit 4: Understanding Drugs
Unit 5: Understanding Violence
Unit 6: Understanding Property Crime
Unit 7: Understanding Crime and the Community
Unit 8: Understanding Trans-national and Organised Crime
Unit 9: Understanding High Tech Crime
Unit 10: Understanding Crime Prevention
Unit 11: Understanding Youth Crime
Unit 12: Understanding Anti-Social Behaviour
Unit 13: Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Unit 14: Introduction to Criminal Profiling
Unit 15: The Theories of Terrorism
Forensic Science Course
Unit 1: Introduction to Forensic Science
Unit 2: Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)
Unit 3: Invesigation of Computer Evidence
Unit 4: Crime Scene Equipment
Unit 5: Analysis of Crime Scene Evidence
Unit 6: Presentation of Evidence
Who should complete this course?
- People considering commencing a career in Forensic Science or Criminology.
- Those who work in related areas such as law, law enforcement or private investigation.
- Anyone interested in criminology and learning more about crime, its causes and prevention.
- Members of the Gardai Siochana or support services.
- People who work in the security and crime prevention industry.
- Those involved in working with young people in supporting youth crime prevention.
Prerequisites
- None.
Assessment
- This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. There is no exam with this course.
Accreditation
- At the end of this course, successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate in Forensic Science and a level 3 NCFE Award certificate in Criminology. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. A UK Award at level 3 is roughly equivalent to a FETAC Level 5 Award. You will also receive a Diploma from CMIT.
- Please note that there is a EUR60 fee payable for administration, moderation and certification.
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