Criminology Diploma Level 3

About This Course

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.

Course Benefits

Arranged into 9 units, every element of this course seeks to expand your understanding of criminology, so you can achieve the theoretical knowledge you need to apply these skills within real and practical settings.

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

Course Units

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

Assessment

You’ll submit a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. This course is assessed using our latest AI-assisted marking system, giving you feedback up to three times faster than traditional tutor marking, with clear and structured guidance to help you improve, and full access to our human support team whenever you need extra help.

Just submit your work to get your detailed feedback. No external examinations are required.

Required Knowledge

There is no requirement to have any background knowledge or qualifications to complete/enrol on this course and our expert student support team will be there from day one! If you do have any additional learning requirements, please let them know as they will then be able to tailor their guidance and support around your requirements.

Awarding Body

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ).

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.

National Institution of Qualifications 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.

Support

From our comprehensive study guide and course materials to our team, on hand whenever you have a question; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months of support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

Our team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance for the duration of your course.

Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it…