Cybercriminology

Why do individuals and groups commit crimes in digital environments? In this course, you will explore how criminological theory helps explain cybercrime and how these insights inform modern criminal justice responses. Drawing on both micro-level and macro-level theories of crime, you will examine how traditional criminological frameworks are adapted to understand offenses such as online fraud, hacking, and other forms of cyber-enabled crime. Through case studies of real cybercrime incidents, the course explores patterns of offending, victimization, legal responses, and the broader social costs of cybercrime. By the end of the course, you will understand how theory, law, and policy shape strategies for preventing and responding to cybercrime within contemporary justice systems.