NCFE Criminology

• Course Code: OCN130
• Award Level 3, Similar to - NVQ Level 3, A-Level

Do you want to work in the police force or justice department but don't have the time to go into a college every day? Are you interested in criminology and want to learn more about crime, its causes and prevention?

If you are already busy with a full-time job, you don't have time to go to an old-fashioned college every day. This can make life tough if you want to change your career.

But what if you could learn from home? Wouldn't it be easier for you to juggle work and family life if you could study a criminology course from your own living room?

At Open Study College when you buy this criminology course, you can learn new skills and obtain a recognised qualification (equivalent of NVQ Level 3 or A-Level) without having to go to an old-fashioned college - ever!

This is the NCFE Level 3 Criminology course and is designed for anyone interested in criminology and learning more about crime, it's causes and prevention. This is an ideal home learning course for anyone wishing to improve knowledge of crime, it's impact on society, and the ways in which justice is administered.

The current focus on crime prevention at both a local and national level means that there has never been a better time to study a course in Criminology. There are a wide range of career opportunities available to you once you have completed your home learning course, ranging from Community and Voluntary work to Police and the Probationary service. You could even find yourself working in more diverse industries such as Journalism or for the Government.

Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by phone and email. Your completed coursework can be delivered by post or email, so handing-in an assignment is as simple as a click of the mouse or as convenient as taking a stroll to the nearest post box at the end of your road.

Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success and balance it with your everyday work and family commitments – it's simple and stress-free, so enrol on a criminology course with Open Study College today!

Course Content

• 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
• Introduction to the Theory of Terrorism

Assessment

The Criminology course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your personal tutor. There is no external examination required for this course.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Qualifications

A successfully completed course leads to an NCFE Level 3 award in Criminology from NCFE; a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards.

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