Level 5/6 Criminology
DURATION
1 year /240 Hours
COURSEWORK
100% as a mix of open and closed book assessments in school.
EXAM
N/A
COST
no cost
What will you learn?
This National Progression Award (NPA) allows learners to study criminology, including the complex nature of crime and the problems of measuring crime.
Unit Details:
1. Nature and Extent of Crime
The unit will illustrate the ways in which criminologists use data and examine material from the British Crime Survey, thereby establishing the link between criminological theory and the statistical evidence and research strategies. You will be introduced to the variety of criminological theories and the particular perspectives they give to the explanation of criminal behaviour.
2. Crime Control Strategies
In this unit it allows you to develop your understanding of crime control strategies used in modern societies. We will look at the role, and power of the Scottish criminal justice system. You will also be able to explain and evaluate different penal strategies.
3. Crime in Society
In this unit, we will examine criminal law in Scotland and develop an understanding of its purpose. We will also study the impact crime has on the victims and on wider society; one of the ways we do this is by examining the financial impact crime has on society. Crime prevention will be covered with an emphasis on local organisations involved in the prevention of crime.
This course develops an understanding of the criminal justice system and provides a broad introduction to the study of Criminology. Learners will study why crime happens, how big a problem is it, how police and government try to control crime and how crime factors into our everyday lives in society.
Why do this course?
This is an excellent choice for those wishing to go into the Police, the Criminal Justice System or the HM Prison Service. The benefits of this course are that it does not have to be solely career focussed, those of you who are among the millions of crime enthusiasts in popular fiction can come along and learn the academic theory behind your favourite shows.
What will you experience?
The candidate will have the opportunity to explore extraordinary criminal behaviour. Crime in society and social issues will enable candidates to explain what constitutes a crime in Scotland and the main principles involved in the prosecution of crime and to explore the nature of crime and its effects on the individual and the community.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before selecting this course
Assessment
All assessment is done in class. There will be a combination of open-book and closed-book assessments for each unit.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry is at the discretion of the Principal Teacher Faculty, Humanities. However, as a guide:
A pass a the previous NQ level. i.e. for Higher, a pass at National 5.
Homework
Homework will be set by the class teacher on a regular basis, this will be available on TEAMs.
Progression and Employment
Everything you need to know about future pathways from this course
Progression
You could use this SCQF level 6 award to progress to a PDA in Criminology at SCQF level 7 or an HNC/HND in Social Sciences or a related area.
Employment
Criminology can provide the basis for a university degree in Criminology or Law based fields and a Humanities related career such as Teaching.
However more often the study of Criminology develops vocationally valuable skills which can help keep career opportunities open.
Students of Criminology can be found working in a wide range of careers such as:
Legal industry
Police service
Civil service and diplomatic service
