Level 3 Certificate in Criminology
The PIMS Level 3 Certificate in Criminology introduces the study of crime, criminal behaviour, justice systems and the social factors associated with offending and victimisation.The programme examines major cri...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Level 3 Certificate in Criminology introduces the study of crime, criminal behaviour, justice systems and the social factors associated with offending and victimisation.
The programme examines major criminological theories, different categories of crime, policing, courts, corrections, rehabilitation, human-rights awareness and introductory criminological research methods.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Criminology
- History and Scope of Criminology
- Classical Crime Theories
- Biological Perspectives
- Psychological Perspectives
- Sociological Crime Theories
- Criminal Justice Systems
- Role of Police
- Courts and Judicial Processes
- Correctional Institutions
- Violent Crime
- Property Crime
- White-Collar Crime
- Cybercrime
- Organised Crime
- Law Enforcement Strategies
- Community Policing
- Crime and Society
- Victimisation
- Crime and Inequality
- Media Influence on Crime
- Criminal-Law Fundamentals
- Due Process
- Human-Rights Awareness
- Youth Crime and Deviance
- Juvenile Justice
- Crime Prevention
- Sentencing
- Rehabilitation
- Qualitative Criminology Research
- Quantitative Research Methods
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS Criminology course is suitable for students beginning criminology, law or social-science studies, individuals interested in policing, corrections or criminal justice, Community-Service and Youth-Work Professionals, learners progressing from Level 2 social-science programmes and individuals preparing for advanced criminology study.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Develop foundational criminology knowledge
- Understand major theories of criminal behaviour
- Recognise different categories of crime
- Understand key criminal-justice institutions
- Explore social impacts of crime
- Develop basic criminological analysis skills
- Understand introductory research methods
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assessment Type: Written examination, case study and project.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers, applied case study and criminology research project.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 case study and 1 project.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 2 hours written plus 3 weeks for project submission.
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