Criminology Level 3

Course Code: OSC509
Award Level 3, Similar to - A-Level

Discover the world of Criminology, from home!

This is an ideal course for anyone wanting to work in the police force or justice department or anyone interested in expanding their awareness of criminology.

Learn about the captivating world of crime, its causes and prevention and improve your knowledge of the way the justice system is administered in our society.

Open up a wide range of career opportunities 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.

You have 12 months to complete this course so you can work at your own pace. Completed coursework is delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple. You will also have a personal tutor who will be there to offer you support every step of the way.

Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Course Content

Unit 1: An Introduction to Criminological Study

Criminological imagination
Criminological study
Criminological theories
What is crime?
Dominant representations of crime part 1 - Official statistics
Dominant representations of crime part 1 - Crime news
Criminology in action

Unit 2: Understanding Crime

The origins of criminology
Positivism
Classicism
Main perspectives
Constructions of crime
British crime survey

Unit 3: Discourses of Violent Crime

Categories and theories of violent crime
Dominant discourses - Violence and masculinity
Deviant discourses - Female violence
Hidden discourse - Domestic violence
Taking family violence seriously: child abuse

Unit 4: Crime and Punishment

Punishment as an essentially contested concept
Different types of punishment
Capital punishment
A brief history of the prison system
Restorative punishment

Unit 5: Crime and Justice

The UK legal system
How an act of parliament becomes law
What is justice?
Fair trial by jury
Gender issues in the judicial process
Restorative justice

Unit 6: Managing Crime Part One: Policing

A brief history of the British Police
Important UK acts
Who and what are the police?
The governance of ctime
Police culture
Policing in partnersship
Where is the police service today?

Unit 7: Managing Crime Part Two: Community Safety

The Morgan Report 1991
The Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Partnership working
Crime prevention
Anti-social behaviour

Course Duration

This home learning course will take approximately 80-100 hours and we provide students with a full 12 months to complete the course.

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.

Qualification

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

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

Course Questions and Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

We provide you with a full 12 months to complete your home learning course, this is a lot more time than you need so that you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines – this course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

Student record bag
Pen
Mouse mat
Study guide
Comprehensive study notes
Personal tutor support
Assignment marking and feedback
Accreditation

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

Q: How do I get my work assessed?

Once we receive your work we will mark it and return it to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your official certificate proving your success in Criminology.