Crime & Criminology Courses

Learn criminology online with courses exploring topics from forensics to the criminal justice system.

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Courses
10 Courses

Learn new skills, pursue your interests or advance your career with our short online courses.

University of Leeds

Incarceration: Are Prisons a Suitable Punishment?

4.6 (159 reviews)

2 weeks

4 hrs per week

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The University of Newcastle Australia

Casing the Joint: Introducing Histories of Crime

4.6 (63 reviews)

3 weeks

2 hrs per week

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European University Institute (EUI)

Interfaith Dialogue for Combating Extremism among Young People

4.0 (24 reviews)

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

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Central Queensland University

Understanding Coercive Control

4.0 (41 reviews)

2 weeks

1 hr per week

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University of Hull

Introduction to Criminology

4.2 (58 reviews)

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

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University of Surrey

Jurisprudence: Introduction to the Philosophy of Law

4.6 (42 reviews)

5 weeks

3 hrs per week

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University of York

From Crime to Punishment: an Introduction to Criminal Justice

4.8 (178 reviews)

4 weeks

4 hrs per week

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University of Padova

Human Rights and International Criminal Law: An Introduction

4.7 (59 reviews)

4 weeks

6 hrs per week

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Degrees
2 Degrees

Discover online degrees from leading universities. Develop your knowledge with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

Arden University

BA (Hons) Criminology

Explore the causes and consequences of crime with this online bachelor’s degree from Arden University. Covering diverse topics in criminology and criminal justice, this BA will equip you for careers in policing, human rights, intelligence and more.

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Arden University

BSc (Hons) Forensic and Criminal Investigation

Take an immersive journey through the criminal investigative process with this online degree from Arden University. Take advantage of cutting-edge virtual crime technology as you explore the interlocking areas of policing and forensics.

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Put crime under the microscope with these online courses exploring the world of criminology.

Criminology is a wide-ranging field that can help you to understand some of the most important aspects of our society – how we treat vulnerable people, and how the justice system works and could improve.

From examining the science of crime scenes to exploring the root causes of crime, Futurelearn’s flexible online courses allow you to learn criminology in a way that suits you. These courses are ideal for professionals in the field wanting to expand their knowledge, or just curious first-time learners.

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