Introduction to Criminal Law Level 3
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
100h
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
If you want to develop your knowledge of Criminal Law so that you can embark on a rewarding career or maybe you are already working in a related field and want to improve your career prospects, then this is the course for you.
A good knowledge of criminal law is useful if you are considering working in a wide range of professions, such as social work, government social policy, Crown prosecution service and the police force.
The Distance Learning Introduction to Criminal Law course is ideal for anyone who may want to pursue a career in criminology or criminal law and also for those who may want to improve their knowledge of how the criminal justice system operates.
Important information
Documents
- Introduction to Criminal Law Level 3.pdf
Government funding available
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About this course
You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
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Subjects
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Criminology
- Government
- Joint
- Negligence
- Interpretation
- Access
- IT Law
- Police
- Law
- Criminal law
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Distance Learning Provider
A Distance Learning Course is the ideal way to gain a qualification without having the worry of trying to fit your studies around your everyday life. You can complete your studies in your own time and we are on hand seven days a week to help you plan your future.
Course programme
Modules
Unit 1: General Principles of Criminal Liability
- Criminal Law
- Sources of Criminal Law
- Precedent
- Ratio decidendi and obiter dicta
- Statutory Interpretation
- Elements of criminal liability
- Mens rea and actus reus
- Specific and Basic Intent Crimes
Unit 2: The Courts and Access to Legal Advice
- The Criminal Court System
- The Magistrates Court and the Crown Court
- Appeals
- The Legal Profession: Judges, Magistrates and Juries
- The Crown Prosecution Service
- Sentencing
- Types of Sentence
- Legal Aid for Criminal Cases
Unit 3: Police Powers
- The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
- Stop and Search
- Search of Premises
- Arrest
- Time limits relating to detention
- Custody Officer
- Rights of the Detained Person
- Fingerprints and Body Samples
- Out of Court Disposal
- Complaints Against the Police
Unit 4: Property Offences
- Theft
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Blackmail
- Fraud
- Damage to Property
- Simple criminal damage
- Aggravated criminal damage
Unit 5: Non-Fatal Violence Offences Against the Person
- Assault
- Battery
- Offences against the Person Act 1861
- Wounding
- Psychiatric injury
- Actual and Grievous Bodily Harm
- Law in Action
- General Defences
- Law Reform
Unit 6: Unlawful Homicide
- Murder
- Causation
- Mens Rea of Murder
- The Actus Reus of Murder
- Joint Enterprise
- Partial Defences to Murder
- Manslaughter (voluntary and involuntary)
- Gross Negligence manslaughter
You must successfully complete a series of activities and assessments. Once all assessments and activities have been completed satisfactorily, you will then be awarded your certificate. The good news is, there is no final exam.
Additional information
Introduction to Criminal Law Level 3