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Course type
Diploma  
Credits
240  
How long it takes
Part-time study – 4 years
Full-time study – 2 years
Time limit – 12 years
Study method
Distance learning
Entry requirements
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Diploma of Higher Education in Criminology and Sociology

Course code: W80

This diploma offers you the chance to study topical, and at times controversial, criminological and sociological subject matter.  You'll be introduced to the social research process, exploring what social research is, how it’s conducted, and why it’s important so you'll become curious, inspired, and empowered to think critically about the process of producing knowledge about the social world. You'll also have the choice between considering the impact of digital technology on individuals and society, or looking at the many ways criminologists seek to explain crime, victims of crime and the role of criminal justice. 
 

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Start dates
Credit transfer: apply by 14/08/2025
Credit transfer: apply by 04/12/2025

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