Course description
Criminology Diploma Level 3
This course takes an in-depth look into the role and functions of the legal system, and examines its relationship with crime, criminal behaviour and criminal justice. Learn the basics of criminology, from its history to its evolution, to the various types of crimes and the consequences of committing them.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
There is no requirement to have any background knowledge or qualifications to complete/enrol on this course and your tutor will provide support from day one! If you do have any additional learning requirements, please let your tutor know as they will then be able to tailor their feedback and support around your requirements.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) and a Learner Unit Summary (which details of all the units you have completed).
This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by Training Qualifications UK, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.
Training Qualifications UK are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.
Course Benefits
This course will:
- Give you a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system and related concepts and theories
- Provide a strong foundation of knowledge and competency that can be transferred directly into the workplace
- Enable you to study on your own terms – no classrooms, no strict deadlines and no exams
- Prove your willingness to learn, increasing your appeal to employers both inside and outside the criminal justice sector
Training Course Content
- Unit 1: Introduction to Criminology
- Unit 2: Victims, Classicism and Positivism
- Unit 3: Labelling Theories and Administration of Criminology
- Unit 4: Gender, Age, Ethnicity and Crime
- Unit 5: Types of Crime
- Unit 6: Mental Disorders and Young Offenders
- Unit 7: Probation, Incarceration and Punishment
Course delivery details
For online based courses, you will study your course and submit work online. Paper based courses are the same as online, but with additional printed study packs sent to you.
Criminology is the scientific study of crime and criminals. Combining psychological and sociological theories, this Criminology Level 3 Diploma studies the definitions of, and reasons for, criminal behaviour.
You’ll learn about the criminal justice system and its inner workings, and explore criminals and their treatment. You’ll delve into a number of different theories, concepts and models. On completion of the course you will have gained the ability to critically assess everyday understandings of the crime and criminal justice systems.
By choosing this programme of study you can be assured that you will have the opportunity to study at you own pace and from the comfort of your own home. There is no requirement to complete any lower level courses before being able to register for this course.
If you have a passion in this area and want to expand your knowledge, or looking for a pathway into employment within the criminal justice sector, this course could be the ideal starting point for you.
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