SH102 Criminology

Criminology

Learn more about aspects of crime and prevention, including criminal profiling, high-tech crime and the UK Justice system.

Course Description

The OCN Level 3 Criminology course is an insightful home study course. Criminology is a broad subject area that draws on the study of crime, violence, victims, terrorism, criminal statistics and the criminal justice system. The programme is a multi-disciplinary course that encompasses law, psychology and sociology in order to gain greater knowledge of this discipline and make informed conclusions. The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home in your own time and at your own pace.

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you.

Previous Knowledge Required

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 and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. 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.

Support

You will receive the course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

Assessment

The OCN Level 3 Criminology course is assessed by completion of a series of tutor marked assignments. When your assignments have been successfully completed, you will be awarded with the highly acclaimed – OCN Criminology Level 3 Award.

Modules

• Introduction to Criminology
• Criminal Statistics
• The UK Justice System
• Understanding Drugs
• Understanding Violence
• Understanding Property Crime
• Understanding Crime and the Community
• Understanding Trans-national and Organised Crime
• Understanding High Tech Crime
• Understanding Crime Prevention
• Understanding Youth Crime
• Understanding Anti-Social Behaviour
• Introduction to Forensic Psychology
• Introduction to Criminal Profiling
• The Theories of Terrorism

Awarding Body

This programme is fully accredited by the National Awarding Body OCN who is recognised by the department for Education and Skills and by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority in Britain.

9 Higher Education Credits are available upon completion of this course.

Center: Study House

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