Criminology (W67) Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
Course Overview - Criminology (W67) Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
f you're interested in exploring cutting edge, topical and often controversial criminological issues, then this diploma is for you. You'll explore how crime and justice are defined, controlled, theorised and studied. Your knowledge of how to evaluate evidence and analyse information about crime and justice will be developed, ensuring you have the skills to confidently and expertly examine crime, victimisation, and criminal justice.
Key features of the course
• Explore controversial issues of crime, harm and criminal justice
f you're interested in exploring cutting edge, topical and often controversial criminological issues, then this diploma is for you. You'll explore how crime and justice are defined, controlled, theorised and studied. Your knowledge of how to evaluate evidence and analyse information about crime and justice will be developed, ensuring you have the skills to confidently and expertly examine crime, victimisation, and criminal justice.
Key features of the course
• Explore controversial issues of crime, harm and criminal justice
• Evaluate claims made about crime, criminals, victims and criminal justice
• Learn to critically evaluate evidence to better understand criminological problems
• Examine the development of criminological knowledge about crime and justice
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Distance Learning
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
Unknown
Points of Entry
Unknown
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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