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Criminal Law - Level 3 CPD Accredited Course
Oplex Careers

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Offer ends 28 February 2026
Study method
Online
Duration
16 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
16 CPD hours / points
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Overview

The online Criminal Law Course from Oplex Careers has been designed to help learners understand the skills the underlying principles working in Criminal Law and the developments in this field.

CPD

16 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

Course Description

The online Criminal Law Course will discuss the basic principles underlying criminal law and what to expect when working in this field. This course will provide a great insight into the field of criminal law, the history and developments in this field, and the main types of criminal law that one might work on.

Course Syllabus

The Criminal Law Course is split into the following modules:

  • Historical Development of Criminal Law
  • Criminal Acts
  • General Defences
  • Capacity
  • Fatal Offences against the person – Murder
  • Fatal Offences against the person – Manslaughter
  • Offences Against Property – Theft and property by deception
  • Offences Against Property – Robbery and Burglary
  • Final Assessment

Assessment

To assess the learners ability and knowledge to effectively understand the topics contained within the Criminal Law Course, the course features a number of end of module interactive quiz questions.

Additionally, at the end of the course learners will also take an online multiple choice assessment test. This online multiple choice test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.


Certificate

On successful completion of this Criminal Law Course learners will receive a CPD Certificate of Achievement award from Oplex Careers.

This certificate will be produced in PDF format, hard copies of the certificate will be available at an additional fee of £9.99.

Course Format

This course is delivered online through eLearning. Learners of the course will receive instant access to our interactive student learning portal, which offers 24/7 access to the Criminal Law Course.

Course Duration

The online Criminal Law Course requires 16 hours to complete the course in full. This is only a guide to the learning hours required and it depends on how quickly an individual can absorb the information. The learning is online so it can be spread out over multiple sessions or done in one session.

Learners will have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of joining. There is no time limit to complete the course during this period.

Tutor Support

When you are studying a course it is always useful to know that you have the help and support of tutors that want you to succeed in your studies.

As part of the Criminal Law Course you will receive access to our dedicated tutor support service. The academic tutors will be able to provide you with unlimited online email support to help answer any questions that you may have whilst you are studying the course.

Course Compatibility

Our Criminal Law Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices.

We know that more and more people are using the web whilst they are on the move, so we have designed this Criminal Law Course to be fully compatible across tablet and smartphone devices. You will be able to access the same content from the course, just over a 3G or 4G network whilst on the move.

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Phillip waring asked:

Just asking how long the courses runs for

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The course is online based and you have 12 months to complete the course. You can complete the course at any time during this 12 month period, so you could complete it in a matter of days, weeks, etc..

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Syed Raza asked:

Is the course assessed by a series of essays/assessments?

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The course is assessed through short End of Module tests which are multiple choice, and then a larger Multiple Choice style online assessment for the final test. Hope this helps. Thanks

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Austin asked:

can this course transfer into a UK university and receive credit ?

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These do not count towards university credits. These courses are CPD Accredited and so are related to professional development. Once you have finished you can use the course and certificate to support your CV and job applications. Thanks

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Ronnie Olliffe asked:

The course is stated as level 3, does this make it A-level equivalent?

Answer:

This course is CPD Accredited which is training related to professional development and is recognised by schools and employers across the UK. Many of our learners use this course and certificate to support job applications as well as helping them move into further training required by their employer. Once you have registered onto your course, our team receive your order then send over your login details to get started right away. Thanks

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MARY asked:

hi I'm studying GCSE can I join this course?

Answer:

Hello Mary, There are no entry requirements for this course.

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Naheeda asked:

Hi iwant to become a lawyer Barrister this caurse does that provide me same Quality level as in 2 3 4

Answer:

Hello Naheeda, Our courses are CPD accredited and recognised as a form of professional training rather than a formal qualification. You can add this course to your CV and use to move into further training.

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grace asked:

Is this course suitable for complete beginners in law or do you need some basic knowledge? Thanks

Answer:

This course is aimed at those wanting to learn more about their chosen field to support their CV or job application. It is also great for those already in their field wanting to update their skills for promotion or to move on into further training. There are no requirements for a basic level of knowledge as all topics will be introduced and get more challenging as you progress. Hope this helps. Thanks

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sahib asked:

is a diploma something like 30% of a degree course?

Answer:

The course is CPD accredited which is training related to professional development. Our students use this course and certificate to support their CV and job applications as employers recognise this as training for professional development. Hope this helps. Thanks

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Linda De Oliveira asked:

hello, what is the required qualification to do this course?

Answer:

There are no previous qualification or certificates required to study this course. There are also no age limits, etc... Everyone is welcome to join the course. You can enrol directly through reed.co.uk and once you purchase the course we will send you the course login details so you can get started the course.

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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.
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