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Criminology Course Online
Last updated:
October 2026
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This Course Includes:
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Full audio voiceover
6 CPD points
Description
Understanding criminal behaviour and also the law and legal frmawork and the UK justice system can help you to identify and prevent crimes. The criminology course online from High Skills Training gives you a structured introduction to criminology, criminal justice, and crime investigation. It is suitable for people working in or exploring roles such as policing support, probation support, security, social care, victim support, journalism, and criminal justice, as well as students, career changers, and true-crime enthusiasts who want to develop structured knowledge beyond documentaries and podcasts.
In this criminology online course you will begin by exploring the foundations of criminology, including different types of crime, major criminological theories, and the social factors and risk factors associated with criminal behaviour. Learners will develop a clearer understanding of why crime occurs and how criminology connects with psychology, sociology, and law.
The course then examines the UK legal system and criminal justice system, helping you understand criminal offences, legal frameworks, court procedures, and the role of criminology in crime awareness. These topics provide useful background for anyone considering further study or exploring career pathways linked to policing, probation, victim support, security, or criminal justice.
You’ll also explore crime investigation, policing, evidence collection, victimology, offender behaviour, youth crime, rehabilitation, and restorative justice. Case studies throughout the course help connect key concepts with situations involving crime, victims, offenders, and communities.
The final section covers contemporary issues including cybercrime, organised crime, human rights, safeguarding, criminal justice policy, and evidence-based criminology research. This gives you a broader view of modern challenges and potential areas for further study.
After completion, you’ll receive a FREE digital certificate to recognise your learning, with a 14-day money-back guarantee and round-the-clock expert support. Enrol in this Criminology Course Online to build a stronger foundation for personal development, career exploration, or progression towards further study in criminology and related subjects.
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What you will learn in this course
- Foundations of criminology, crime theories, crime types, and criminal behaviour
- UK criminal law, legal frameworks, court procedures, and the justice system
- Crime investigation methods, policing roles, evidence collection, and prevention
- Victimology, offender behaviour, youth crime, rehabilitation, and restorative justice
- Contemporary issues including cybercrime, organised crime, and modern threats
- Human rights, ethical practice, safeguarding, policy, and evidence-based criminology
Who Should Take This Course
- Aspiring police constables
- Police community support officers.
- Probation service officers
- Youth offending team workers
- Victim support caseworkers
- Criminology teachers
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Criminology Course Online
Curriculum
Foundations of Criminology, Crime Theories and Criminal Behaviour
Section Overview of Criminology Foundations, Crime Theories and Criminal Behaviour
Introduction to Criminology
History and Development of Criminology
Crime Types and Classification
Criminological Theories of Crime and Deviance
Case Study: Foundations of Criminology, Crime Theories and Criminal Behaviour
Causes and Risk Factors of Criminal Behaviour
Section Highlights of Criminology Foundations, Crime Theories and Criminal Behaviour
Criminal Law, Legal Framework and UK Justice System
Crime Investigation, Evidence and Policing
Victims, Offenders and Social Impacts
Contemporary Issues, Policy and Ethical Practice in Criminology
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