Posted by David in Criminology on December 16, 2016
May I wish all of our readers’ a peaceful and joyous Christmas period whatever your religion or beliefs. If I can wish anything for humankind, it is peace and fulfillment, without negatively affecting others. Take care!
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Posted by David in Criminology on November 16, 2016
I did it, I’ve been accepted to do a PhD! I remember that icy cold sensation of studying at the undergraduate level. The concerns, the worries, the schedules and the waiting for results. … and I did two undergraduate degrees! Then, for some inexplicable reason, I went through the Master’s’ programme. This time involving the […]
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Posted by David in Criminology on October 27, 2016
I have read other blogs concerning dissertations and recall if I would ever write one – well now I am. The time is nigh! It’s not only the writing of 15,000 words which makes the task daunting, but also the forming of new relationships (for example, with my supervisor), the learning of new skills and […]
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Posted by David in Criminology on October 2, 2016
Following a post by Frances, I too must comment on FutureLearn. As a Distance Learning student of the University of Leicester the medium of the internet is vital to extending my knowledge – and this will apply also to many other students on Criminology and Security modules who are located around the globe – my […]
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Posted by David in Criminology on September 20, 2016
This week I am faced with a new challenge within the academic study of criminology and security studies. I am having a preliminary interview with the objective of starting a PhD. I remember being petrified when I first started my undergraduate studies. The questions arose: will I cope? Am I clever enough? What if my […]
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Posted by David in Criminology on August 26, 2016
Following eighteen months of study I am now entering the home straight of my Modular course Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Leicester. This I am studying by Distance Learning. Distance Learning is a flexible way to study and achieve globally-recognised qualifications whilst remaining in your workplace – or wherever else you need to be. […]
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Posted by David in Criminology on August 15, 2016
In the UK we are enjoying some really warm weather, isn’t it great. You need fewer clothes, less baggage and it makes you feel so good. But doesn’t it alter people’s behaviour. Just today I saw two guys about to fight each other following a road rage incident. Would that have happened in cooler weather? […]
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Posted by David in Criminology on May 18, 2016
Is Leicester the latest global city? Studying Criminology by Distance Learning through the University of Leicester enables networking by a range of students based in a range of places. Fellow students are involved with: the military; the police (Internationally and in the UK); in probation services; in security services and also one helicopter pilot. Not to […]
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Posted by David in Criminology on March 6, 2016
When I worked in an office or on site, one of the bonuses was being able to work from home whenever possible. What freedom! No commuting, no struggling through the inclement weather, no excuses for being late. My commute at that time was up to five hours per day – so that time became work […]
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