Criminology (W67) | Open University

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Course summary

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

How to apply

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Application codes

Institution code:: O11

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