(Short Course) Notorious Crimes & Criminals
Course details
Year of entry
2025
Duration
5 weeks
Institution Code
G53
Location
Online
Why choose this course?
Are you fascinated by some of the most notorious crimes in history? If you want to learn more about how certain crimes have changed the criminal justice landscape, this short course is for you.
Key course features
- This course will look at the heart of contemporary debates about the operation of criminal justice in England and Wales.
- The course will also allow you to identify groups who may be vulnerable to crime and victimisation.
What you will study
You will study nine notorious crimes and criminals, such as: Myra Hindley, Timothy Evans, John Worboys and more.
The course will look at how these notorious cases have framed debates about criminal justice. You will gain an understanding of how crimes may be investigated and of the possible aims of sentencing.
Entry requirements & applying
The booking for this course closes a week before the course start date.
Please note that you must be age 18+ in order to book a place on this course. This is due to the sensitive and often graphic nature of the crimes covered.
Teaching & Assessment
The assessment will consist of students completing written online contributions each week.
Fees & funding
FREE
Course dates
Start Dates:
- Monday 10th February 2025 - Book Now
All learning content will be uploaded to Moodle on Monday each week. Students can work through the content in their own time, at their own pace.
At the end of the short course, those who wish to continue their studies with Wrexham University will have the opportunity to attend the campus for a 'next steps towards studying' session. This is an optional session.