Courses
Courses and Training
There's a huge range of courses and training opportunities available if you're looking to break into the criminal justice sector. Or maybe you're already in a criminal justice role and looking to further their career prospects?
From Diplomas to Master Degrees, this section highlights some of the best quality education and training opportunities in emerging areas of study. This will help you to plan your career and take the next steps along your chosen path.
Enhance your skills and career prospects by studying the MSc Criminal Investigation.
Study part time – a combination of weekend sessions and online.
Why choose this course?
What sets this course apart is the unique approach to studying criminal investigations from initial information gathering through to prosecution. You will concentrate on investigative practices from beginning to end.
You'll get a real understanding of what knowledge, skills and competencies are needed to conduct investigations.
Delivered largely by former investigation professionals, the highly vocational focus compares contemporary international approaches.
Modules reflect the PIP national occupational standards in investigation.
You will address the changing nature of law enforcement and the civilianisation of investigation.
It will help you in your investigative career whatever sector you choose to focus on.
Criminology at Middlesex please click here
- MA Criminology: Crime, Conflict and Control
- MA Youth Justice, Community Safety and Applied Criminology
- MSc Criminology with Forensic Psychology
Criminology has a long and prestigious history at Middlesex. We’re the home to leading researchers in the field, as well as maintaining excellent links with key organisations in the criminal justice sector. This means our graduates are highly employable with a deep understanding of key theoretical concepts.
Whether you’re looking to advance your career, or simply learn from our research-active staff, our department is the right place for you.
The Institute of Criminal Justice Studies was founded in 1992 and has since become one of the UK's leading centres for research and course provision in criminology and related areas. With about 50 academic staff and more than 1,500 students, the Institute is one of the largest departments of its kind and has become an internationally renowned focal point for the multidisciplinary study of crime and criminal justice processes. It draws together expertise in criminological analysis, applied psychology, counter fraud, police governance and management, victimology, penology, risk, security and international and comparative criminal justice.
To find out more visit our site www.port.ac.uk/icjs
MA Criminology please click here
Are you considering a career in the criminal justice sector or do you want to further your knowledge in this area?
The new MA Criminology at Nottingham Trent University has been designed to reflect the current developments in the field of Criminology and draws upon the established expertise of our research active staff.
Why choose the MA Criminology?
- Gain a critical and informed analysis of criminology, criminal justice and crime reduction.
- Specially designed policy pathway for those seeking a policy-orientated career.
- Graduate with an extensive knowledge of crime and responses to crime, drawing on examples from across the world.
- Gain the skills that will enable you to contribute to areas such as community safety and crime reduction.
- Choose to study full-time or part-time.
- Opportunity to apply for competitive scholarships.
Find out more about the MA Criminology at NTU please click here
Candidates are now being selected for the Polygraph Examiner Training course for the academic year 2010.
Each instruction period lasts for eight weeks(approximately 350 class hours) with fees of £5000. There is also an alternative option for a part-time schedule (evenings and weekends) that will last for twelve to fifteen weeks, at a cost of £7000. Flexible payment arrangements are available. The tuition covers all instruction, use of polygraph equipment and tools, all classroom handouts, miscellaneous supplies, full use of the Institute library facilities, and consultation with Faculty at any time. The Academy reserves the right to provide individual and group discounts on a case-by-case or contractual basis. Prospective candidates must satisfy the following admission requirements: Be at least 23 years of age; Good moral character as verified through a pre-enrollment polygraph examination or otherwise; Prior Education – One of the following:
1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University, preferably in Behavioural Science.
2. Completion of a Diploma Studies following High School, consisting of at least a total of 200 hours, and three years of government or law enforcement investigative/intelligence/interviewing experience.
3. Must present satisfactory proof of having completed at least three semesters (about 45 semester hours or a total of 550 hours) at an accredited college or university and three years of government or law enforcement investigative/intelligence/interviewing experience.
4. Presenting satisfactory proof of five years of law enforcement or governmental investigative/intelligence/interviewing experience, which includes professional courses, and satisfactory proof of compliance with admission requirements to an accredited College or University.
The course is being run by Horowitz-Ginton Credibility Assessment Academy, an American Polygraph Association accredited school; the instructors Dr Avital Ginton and Ishayahu (Sigi) Horowitz, who have a combined experience of 70 years; course dates, application procedures and fees information are available upon request.
Call 0161 883 0468 for details
Master of Science (MSc) in Countering Organised Crime and Terrorism
The MSc course is provided by University College London (UCL). Countering Organised Crime and Terrorism is aimed at security professionals whose role involves developing and implementing strategies to address the threat of extremism, against public, corporate and critical targets. The course is also suitable for those wishing to make a career in these areas.
The course is delivered by experienced practitioners and researchers working in counter-terrorism, intelligence, law enforcement, risk assessment and security technology. Students also benefit from full access to UCL experts on a range of ethical, political, religious and community issues.
Find out more about MSc in Countering Organised Crime and Terrorism.
NCC Home Learning offers awarding body quality assured courses in the fascinating area of criminal justice.
Criminology Diploma Level 3
This programme is a multi-disciplinary course that encompasses law, psychology and sociology to build knowledge of the discipline of criminology and make informed conclusions.
Criminal Psychology Diploma Level 4
This programme examines different theories of offending and the psychology of violent crime and provides a useful introduction to forensic psychology and offender profiling.
As well as receiving a course manual, assignments and study guide you will also receive frequent tutor support by mail and email and 24 hour access to our student support line.
