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Overview
Key facts
- This module in Drugs and Crime at Middlesex University is ideal for health and social care professionals, working in a variety of settings who have an interest in substance use and wish to extend their knowledge and understanding of how it interfaces with the criminal justice system.
- This module aims to develop advanced skills in the application of criminological theories and concepts in relation to drugs, drug use, and drugs control and in critically analysing the relationship between drugs and crime.
- You will critically evaluate the laws, policies and institutions of drugs control within their social, political and economic contexts and compare and contrast the role of the criminal justice system in responding to drugs in various countries.
- The module also aims to foster a critical interest in the reform of drugs control policy and institutions at both national and international levels.
Programme Structure
During this module, you will learn to:- Critically assess the relationship between drugs, crime and social structural factors by evaluating the research and evidence base;
- Critically evaluate the role of the criminal justice system (in the UK or student’s country of residence) as a response to drugs in contemporary society through the application of criminological theories and concepts;
- Formulate, present and critique structured arguments and key debates in relation to drugs control and justify conclusions drawn based on research evidence.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Criminology View 12 other Short Courses in Criminology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be eligible for this module, you must provide evidence of an ability to study at Level 6.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1005 GBP / full≈ 1005 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1005 GBP / full≈ 1005 GBP / full
Additional Details
- per credit: £67
- 15 credits: £1,005
Funding
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