Diploma in Criminal Law

Explore UK criminal law online—study crimes, trials, sentencing, and legal procedures in a structured and informative diploma course.

Overview

Studying criminal law is more than just reading cases—it’s about understanding the principles that shape justice. This diploma dives deep into the foundation of UK criminal law, from defining offences and examining police powers, to dissecting how prosecutions unfold and exploring complex legal categories like homicide, theft, and white-collar crime.

Each module is crafted to introduce key legal concepts clearly and logically. You’ll cover major offences, procedure, sentencing, and the roles of various legal actors. With topics ranging from terrorism legislation to sexual offences and burglary, this course takes learners through the legal landscape without needing a wig or a gavel—just curiosity and a decent Wi-Fi connection.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand core principles and categories of criminal law offences.
• Identify key elements required to establish criminal liability.
• Describe police powers and their limitations in UK law.
• Outline stages of prosecution, cautioning, and trial procedure.
• Recognise how sentencing decisions are reached in different cases.
• Distinguish between various crimes from theft to terrorism offences.

Who is this Course For

• Anyone interested in understanding UK criminal law fundamentals.
• Professionals seeking legal knowledge without pursuing a law degree.
• Students planning to study law or criminal justice in the future.
• Legal support workers who want structured law training online.
• Journalists covering crime, courts, or legal affairs in the UK.
• Police or security staff looking to strengthen legal knowledge.
• Career switchers exploring opportunities in the legal sector.
• Curious learners with an interest in legal systems and justice.

Career Path

• Paralegal – £25,000 per year
• Legal Secretary – £23,000 per year
• Court Clerk – £27,000 per year
• Police Intelligence Analyst – £33,000 per year
• Criminal Case Reviewer – £30,000 per year
• Legal Research Assistant – £28,000 per year