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DURATION
DURATION
1 year /240 Hours
COURSEWORK
COURSEWORK
100% as a mix of open and closed book assessments in school.
EXAM
EXAM
N/A
COST
COST
no cost
What will you learn?
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:
Level 6 Unit 1:
Nature and Extent of Crime
Explain legal and social science definitions of the nature of crime.
Evaluate how crime is measured
Level 6 Unit 2:
Crime Control Strategies
Describe the role and powers of the Scottish criminal justice system
Evaluate different penal systems
Level 6 Unit 3:
Crime in Society
Explain the concepts of criminal behaviour in Scotland
Explain how criminal behaviour may affect the individual and the community
Explain the measures which may be taken to prevent crime
Level 5: Unit 1
Crime in the Community
Crime classification
Role of the media in reporting crime
How crime is being addressed
Level 5: Unit 2
Crime Scenes
Describe crime scene protocol and the range of physical evidence which can be present at a crime scene
Explain psychological evidence available from a crime scene
Level 5: Unit 3
The History and Development of Criminology
Describe the contribution of philosophy and biology to the early development of criminology
Describe the contribution of sociology and psychology to 20th century criminology
Why do this course?
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?
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
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before selecting this course
Assessment
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 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
Homework will be set by the class teacher on a regular basis, this will be available on TEAMs.
Progression and Employment
Progression and Employment
Everything you need to know about future pathways from this course
Progression
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
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
Learner Experiences
Learner Experiences
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