Crime - Milestones in the History of Crime and Investigation- Online Course - Community Learning - 13:00-15:00

Online Courses, Nottingham

Important update: Bookings will close 7 days before the course starts.

Key details

Date -
Sessions Fridays: 1pm - 3pm
No. sessions 6
Venue Online Courses, Nottingham
For ages 19+
Group size 5 - 15
Cost FREE - £27

About this course

To study important advancements in the history of crime, forensics and criminal investigation in the 20th and 21st centuries 

The course is informal and fun.  You do not need any previous knowledge – just enthusiasm and curiosity.    

What will be covered on the course?  What will be taught to learners? 

  • The history of fingerprinting  
  • Advancements in forensics  
  • Developments in DNA  
  • The decline of capital punishment 
  • The rise of serial killers 
  • Crimes then, not now – changes in what is considered a crime 
  • Breakthrough criminal cases that changed the law, including Ruth Ellis, Stephen Lawrence, The Soham Murders 
  • The increase in cyber crime and why criminals get away with it 
  • The future, technology and investigation 
  • Learners will be able to add to topics they are interested in  


Learners will gain up to date knowledge and information on the history (and future) of crime and criminal investigations  


As this course is online, a suitable device such as laptop, smart phone, tablet or computer will be required to access the course.  Zoom will be used for the live sessions and the link will be sent to you once your enrolment has been completed.




To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

  • Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
  • Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been a resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in the UK with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midlands and West of England.

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