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CPD Accredited Course in Criminology with Emeritus Professor David Wilson - the UK's leading public criminologist!* 31 internationally recognised CPD points upon completion with downloadable and printable certificate** Lectures delivered by internationally renowned criminologist, author and TV presenter, Emeritus Professor David Wilson - David has authored over 20 books, has been awarded National Teaching Fellow status and is a recipient of a prestigious National Television Award** Exclusive 2-hour interview with a clinically diagnosed psychopath and Britain's former most prolific bank robber, Noel 'Razor' Smith - giving you the chance to apply theory to a real-life case study** 4K HD Lectures, Theoretical Deep Dives, Exclusive Behind the Scene Footage** Lectures filmed in locations including HMP Shepton Mallet - a former category C lifer prison in England ** 64-page digital and downloadable workbook with lecture specific learning outcomes, activities and further reading** Lifetime access to the course and all materials/resources*Course Description:Do you want to learn about the causes, consequences and responses to criminal behaviour? Do you want to understand how offenders think, their motivations for committing crime and how we should respond to them? Are criminals born or are they made? What influence does the media have on our perception of crime? Why do we punish and does punishment work? Whether you are a student of criminology, a criminal justice professional or completely new to the subject, this on-demand course will provide you with a comprehensive, academically rigorous and visually impressive understanding of criminology as both a theoretical and applied discipline. Course Overview:Introduction to the CourseBehind the Scenes - Studying Criminology Lecture - What is Criminology?Lecture - Criminological Theory 1: ClassicismDeep Dive 1 - Classicism (Do criminals have free will?)Lecture - Criminological Theory 2: PositivismDeep Dive 2 - Positivism (The influence of biology, psychology and society on crime)Behind the Scenes - Preparing for the Interview (with a former bank robber)Lecture - An Interview with Noel 'Razor' Smith (clinically diagnosed psychopath)Behind the Scenes - Reflecting on the InterviewLecture - The Criminal Justice System (What does it do and is it working?)Lecture - How Much Crime is There? (Exploring the 'dark figure of crime')Behind the Scenes - Journey to the PrisonLecture - Why do we Punish? Lecture - Crime and the MediaBehind the Scenes - The Next StepsCourse Conclusion

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