Diploma of Higher Education in Criminology

2 Years Online Diploma Program

Open University

Program Overview

If 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 at national, international and global levels. 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,A nationally recognised qualification in its own right, this diploma of higher education is also equivalent to the first two stages of our BA (Honours) Criminology (R21).

Program Key Stats

£12672



Eligibility Criteria


5.5

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • criminal prevention worker
  • charity or third sector support worker
  • community development worker
  • social services worker
  • public sector advice worker
  • local government officer

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