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Criminology (Level 3) Diploma

Distance Learning Course, featuring tutor support and AI assistance, available online or as a study pack option.


Open Learning College

Summary

Price
£486.25 inc VAT
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Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Reading material - PDF/e-book, slides, article/plain text
Duration
300 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
12 months
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
300 CPD hours / points
Achievement
Certificates
  • CPD & OPA - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students
  • TOTUM card included in price What's this?

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Overview

Embark on a transformative learning journey with the UK’s most innovative home study provider, offering courses designed to unlock your true potential and facilitate the career change you desire. Access our distance learning courses directly from anywhere, anytime, and acquire industry-recognised Professional Qualifications essential for advancing in your career.

Specifically, explore the flexible and convenient Criminology Level 3 course, an ideal way to gain a diploma qualification. Whether you aim for further education, improved job prospects, or expanded knowledge, this comprehensive course allows you to prepare thoroughly for exams or careers through home study. Plus, it’s structured to be accessible and beneficial even if you have no prior knowledge in criminology.

This Level 3 Criminology Diploma is a highly sought-after home study program, created in response to popular demand.

Criminology is a diverse field that explores topics such as crime, violence, victimology, terrorism, criminal statistics, and the criminal justice system.

This interdisciplinary course integrates elements of law, psychology, and sociology to offer a comprehensive understanding of this discipline, enabling informed conclusions. Course subjects covered within the Criminology curriculum encompass areas like Children and Criminology, Young Offenders and the Criminal Justice System, the Anglo American Model, Labelling Theory, and Critical Criminology. The Criminology program is designed for flexible study through distance learning, allowing you to progress at your own pace in the comfort of your workplace or home.

Our primary objective is to provide you with the best possible value when you invest in this customised Criminology qualification. Consequently, the course price includes the registration fee, certification fee, and full tutor support.

Achievement

Certificates

CPD & OPA

Digital certificate - Included

Open Learning College have undergone external quality checks to ensure that the organisation and the courses’ it offers meet a high standard. Regular reviews of our courses are carried out as part of the endorsement process.

The course depth and study has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual.

Visit www.cpduk.co.uk for more information.

1. You will receive your accreditation directly from CPD (CPD.dip), once you have successfully completed your course (certification fees are included in the course fee).

2. You will receive the Open Pathway Accreditation Diploma (OPA.dip) from Open Learning College.

CPD

300 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Resources

  • Criminology Level 3 (CPD) Course -

Description

Course Key Topics

the Criminology (Level 3) course is divided into 20 modules.

Module 1: Social Order Maintenance in Celtic & Roman Britain
Module 2: Inequality before the Law
Module 3: Criminalisation, Victims and the Role of the State
Module 4: Classicism and Positivism
Module 5: The Anglo American Model and the Chicago School of Criminology
Module 6: Anomie, Social Control & Deviant Subculture Theories
Module 7: Administrative Criminology
Module 8: Labelling Theory and Critical Criminology
Module 9: Right Realism
Module 10: Left Idealism and Left Realism
Module 11: Feminist Criminology
Module 12: Ethnicity and Crime
Module 13: Mentally Disordered Offenders and the Criminal Justice System
Module 14: Young Offenders and the Criminal Justice System
Module 15: Children and Criminology
Module 16: Agencies of Social Control
Module 17: The National Probation Service
Module 18: Incarceration and Punishment
Module 19: White Collar Crime
Module 20: Violent Crime
What Will You Learn?

  • In the Criminology Diploma, you will embark on a comprehensive journey through the world of crime and its multifaceted aspects.
  • You'll begin by exploring the historical evolution of social order and its maintenance, tracing it back to Celtic and Roman Britain.
  • As you progress through the course, you'll dive into complex topics such as theories of criminal behavior, the criminal justice system, and the role of the state in criminalisation.
  • Additionally, you will examine the sociology of crime, the impact of inequality on legal systems, and contemporary criminological perspectives.
  • By the end of this diploma, you'll have a profound understanding of crime and justice, ideal for pursuing careers in law enforcement, social work, or legal studies.
  • This program equips you with a well-rounded knowledge of criminology and its practical applications in today's society.

Who is this course for?

Target Audience

  • The Criminology Diploma is ideally suited for individuals who have a deep-seated interest in understanding the intricate web of crime, criminal behavior, and the legal systems that underpin our societies.
  • It caters to those who aspire to work in or alongside the criminal justice system, including prospective law enforcement officers, legal professionals, social workers, and anyone interested in the complexities of criminology.
  • This diploma is designed for both newcomers seeking a foundational knowledge of criminology and current professionals aiming to enhance their understanding of the subject.
  • It's an excellent choice for those who are passionate about promoting justice, preventing crime, and creating safer communities.

Requirements

  • The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Criminology (Level 3) and would like to take part in a highly rewarding distance learning study course.
  • We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.
  • You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

Career path

Crime scene investigators gather forensic evidence from crime scenes to help identify and prosecute criminals

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.