About the Courses
Why study Applied Criminology (Criminal Investigation)?
Criminology is a diverse and fascinating subject and an ideal choice if you are interested in contributing to crime prevention, harm reduction and victim support.
On this course, you'll be able to explore key areas of criminology in depth while also focusing on criminal investigation and the different responses given to crimes. From crime and criminals to victims and criminal justice, you'll learn about, analyse and research these key areas from a range of perspectives.
You will have the opportunity to explore what the research evidence tells us about the practice, and relate it to ongoing debates about effectiveness, objectivity, bias, decision making, ethics and evidence-based policing.
Through our ‘insights from practice’ initiative and our close links with local, nationa
Why study Applied Criminology (Criminal Investigation)?
Criminology is a diverse and fascinating subject and an ideal choice if you are interested in contributing to crime prevention, harm reduction and victim support.
On this course, you'll be able to explore key areas of criminology in depth while also focusing on criminal investigation and the different responses given to crimes. From crime and criminals to victims and criminal justice, you'll learn about, analyse and research these key areas from a range of perspectives.
You will have the opportunity to explore what the research evidence tells us about the practice, and relate it to ongoing debates about effectiveness, objectivity, bias, decision making, ethics and evidence-based policing.
Through our ‘insights from practice’ initiative and our close links with local, national and international criminal justice agencies, you'll have plenty of opportunities to hear from and connect with experts in the sector. You'll be able to probe them on specific topics to gain a deeper understanding of criminal justice, which you can apply your studies.