Criminology (Taught) | Graduate diploma / certificate | Humanities & Culture | On Campus | 4 months | University of Gloucestershire | United Kingdom

The course has a highly applied focus, designed to develop the knowledge and skills which will be directly relevant to employment in careers with the police, public services or third sector organisations.Alongside modules that examine specialist academic themes, students also undertake an individual or group project with a host organisation, exploring the application ofresearch evidence to effective professional practice. The course benefits from strong staff and student links with a wide range of bodies which offer opportunities for collaboration including: Gloucestershire Constabulary;the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire; Restorative Gloucestershire; charities providing support and training around domestic violence, homicide, stalking and sexual offences; and community organisations active in crime prevention and reduction initiatives.