The University of York is offering free online course on Introduction to Criminal Justice. This course is aimed at those with a good secondary education and an interest in UK Law.
On this course you’ll follow a suspect through the journey of investigation, prosecution and adjudication. This course will start on May 22, 2017.
Course At Glance
Length: 4 weeks
Effort: 4 hours/week
Subject: From Crime to Punishment: An Introduction to Criminal Justice
Institution: University of York and Future learn
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes
Session: Course starts on May 22, 2017
Providers’ Details
The University of York combines the pursuit of academic excellence with a culture of inclusion, which encourages everyone – from a variety of backgrounds – to achieve their best. We are a high-performing, research-intensive Russell Group university, committed to providing an environment where great minds can thrive.
About This Course
This course you’ll follow a suspect through the journey of investigation, prosecution and adjudication. You’ll step inside the courtroom – discovering how criminal justice processes work in England and Wales – and learn about the criminal law and key institutions like the police and the courts.
Why Take This Course?
This is a free online course. This MOOC will be offered with Video Transcripts in English. Applicants can get a verified certificate.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify different definitions of ‘crime’
- Describe, in basic terms, key processes in criminal justice including investigation, prosecution, defense, adjudication and sentencing
- Develop a reasoned view on the values underpinning criminal justice processes in England and Wales, and on the effectiveness of institutions including police, lawyers, and courts
Requirements
This course is aimed at those with a good secondary education and an interest in UK Law. The level is undergraduate level 1, so equivalent to the first year of a degree course. You do not need any prior knowledge of the field, but a keen interest in the criminal justice system in England and Wales is essential.
Instructors
Ben Fitzpatrick
I’m a Senior Lecturer in York Law School. I’m interested in criminal law and justice, and in the politics and philosophies which sit underneath legal processes.
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