CPD Accredited Course in Criminology with Professor David Wilson
CPD Accredited Course in Criminology with Professor David Wilson
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CPD Accredited Course in Criminology with Emeritus Professor David Wilson - the UK's leading public criminologist!
* 31 internationally recognised CPD points upon completion with downloadable and printable certificate*
* Lectures delivered by internationally renowned criminologist, author and TV presenter, Emeritus Professor David Wilson - David has authored over 20 books, has been awarded National Teaching Fellow status and is a recipient of a prestigious National Television Award*
* Exclusive 2-hour interview with a clinically diagnosed psychopath and Britain's former most prolific bank robber, Noel 'Razor' Smith - giving you the chance to apply theory to a real-life case study*
* 4K HD Lectures, Theoretical Deep Dives, Exclusive Behind the Scene Footage*
* Lectures filmed in locations including HMP Shepton Mallet - a former category C lifer prison in England *
* 64-page digital and downloadable workbook with lecture specific learning outcomes, activities and further reading*
* Lifetime access to the course and all materials/resources*
Course Description:
Do you want to learn about the causes, consequences and responses to criminal behaviour? Do you want to understand how offenders think, their motivations for committing crime and how we should respond to them? Are criminals born or are they made? What influence does the media have on our perception of crime? Why do we punish and does punishment work? Whether you are a student of criminology, a criminal justice professional or completely new to the subject, this on-demand course will provide you with a comprehensive, academically rigorous and visually impressive understanding of criminology as both a theoretical and applied discipline.
Course Overview:
Introduction to the Course
Behind the Scenes - Studying Criminology
Lecture - What is Criminology?
Lecture - Criminological Theory 1: Classicism
Deep Dive 1 - Classicism (Do criminals have free will?)
Lecture - Criminological Theory 2: Positivism
Deep Dive 2 - Positivism (The influence of biology, psychology and society on crime)
Behind the Scenes - Preparing for the Interview (with a former bank robber)
Lecture - An Interview with Noel 'Razor' Smith (clinically diagnosed psychopath)
Behind the Scenes - Reflecting on the Interview
Lecture - The Criminal Justice System (What does it do and is it working?)
Lecture - How Much Crime is There? (Exploring the 'dark figure of crime')
Behind the Scenes - Journey to the Prison
Lecture - Why do we Punish?
Lecture - Crime and the Media
Behind the Scenes - The Next Steps
Course Conclusion
What you’ll learn
- Display knowledge and critical understanding of the main theoretical paradigms in criminology as an academic discipline.
- Show an understanding of the key debates about the role of punishment in society.
- Understand the ways in which crime is socially constructed and the role of media in the social construction of crime.
- Critically understand the ways in which crime statistics are gathered, interpreted and utilised by the police and society more generally.
- Apply relevant criminological theory to cases of offending behaviour (including an interview with an ex-bank robber)
Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?
- There are no requirements or prerequisites for taking this course. If you have a curiosity about the causes, consequences and responses to criminal behaviour and are keen to develop your understanding of criminology, you are good to go!
Who this course is for:
- Those new to the subject of criminology who may be considering studying the subject at A-Level or University.
- Those who are already studying criminology and are looking for a high quality, visually impressive and academically rigorous learning resource to aid their studies.
- Those who are working in fields related to criminology/criminal justice who are required to complete Continuous Professional Development (the course is accredited by the CPD Standards Office and carries 31 CPD points).
- Those with a general interest in true crime/criminology who want to learn from the UK's leading public criminologist and to develop their understanding of the causes, consequences and responses to criminal behaviour.
