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Qualification
Qualification
Applied Diploma
Applied Diploma
Exam Board
Exam Board
WJEC
WJEC
Why should I study Criminology?
Why should I study Criminology?
Ever thought why different people commit crimes? Why do serial killers commit crime? Why do some people report crime and others don't? How much does the media influence our perception of crime? How does psychology and sociology explain crime? How do we decide what behaviour is criminal? What are the roles of personnel involved when a crime is detected? What happens during a criminal investigation? Who decides what laws to make? How do judges decide on the appropriate punishment for a crime? Want a career in the police force, legal professions or forensic sciences? Perhaps you are interested to know more about the new exciting subject of Criminology? Either way this is the perfect course for you.
Ever thought why different people commit crimes? Why do serial killers commit crime? Why do some people report crime and others don't? How much does the media influence our perception of crime? How does psychology and sociology explain crime? How do we decide what behaviour is criminal? What are the roles of personnel involved when a crime is detected? What happens during a criminal investigation? Who decides what laws to make? How do judges decide on the appropriate punishment for a crime? Want a career in the police force, legal professions or forensic sciences? Perhaps you are interested to know more about the new exciting subject of Criminology? Either way this is the perfect course for you.
What students say
What students say
"Criminology is an impactful course and one I found very interesting. The subject covers a range of insights into crime and how it can be related to real-world issues. I have thoroughly enjoyed studying criminology and it is my favourite subject. The course has interdisciplinary approaches and the chance to develop skills within the 2 years. The way the course is structured with its exams ensures that interest is maintained by not overloading you at the end of the 2 years, but instead allowing you to focus solely on one unit to then show off all your knowledge before starting another exciting unit. Criminology is an enriching and practical choice for your studies." - Eve (current year 13 student)
"Criminology is an interesting subject, as it looks at all of the inner workings of the criminal mind. As well as this, you gain understanding of what makes a crime, and why these differ in different cultures, which widens your further understanding of society. This is good, as the information that's learnt can easily be applied to the real world, to help understand how the criminal mind, and other roles in crime operate". Ben Fawkes (6th Form Alumni) Nottingham Trent University
"Criminology is an interesting subject to take as it allows you to learn more about what goes on in a criminals' mind to lead them to committing the crime, as well as the impact it has on victims and society. Looking at so many different types of crimes puts into perspective the amount of things we do daily that are in fact illegal such as downloading music or using social media whilst underage." Katie Combe (6th Form Alumni) University of Essex
"Criminology is a great subject to take for A Level because you learn about various crimes, understanding the mindsets of criminals and why they commit them which is incredibly interesting. It's also beneficial to study in order to open lots of doors with many career paths including: policing, criminal justice system etc." Charlotte Taylor (6th Form Alumni) University of Essex
Enrichment
Enrichment
Within the criminology course every effort is made to give students the opportunity to experience criminology within the real world. In the past we have had guest speakers including former Detective Inspectors in to the school as well as students attending a Criminology conference in London and hearing from Criminologist Professor David Wilson and University lecturers, the Police and former prisoner Noel ‘Razor’ Smith. Students have also previously been able to attend court and a prison.
What does the course involve and how will I be assessed?
What does the course involve and how will I be assessed?
There are 4 elements to the course:
There are 4 elements to the course:
Unit 1 - Changing Awareness of Crime
Unit 1 - Changing Awareness of Crime
This unit involves you designing your own campaign for change. You will use and assess a variety of methods used by agencies to raise awareness of crime so that it can be tackled effectively. You will gain the skills to plan a campaign for change in relation to crime; for example to raise awareness, change attitudes or change reporting behaviour.
This unit involves you designing your own campaign for change. You will use and assess a variety of methods used by agencies to raise awareness of crime so that it can be tackled effectively. You will gain the skills to plan a campaign for change in relation to crime; for example to raise awareness, change attitudes or change reporting behaviour.
Unit 2 - Criminological Theories
Unit 2 - Criminological Theories
How do we decide what behaviour is criminal? What is the difference between criminal behaviour and deviance? How do we explain why people commit crimes? What makes someone a serial killer, or abusive to their own families? Look at these questions and more from psychological and sociological perspectives.
How do we decide what behaviour is criminal? What is the difference between criminal behaviour and deviance? How do we explain why people commit crimes? What makes someone a serial killer, or abusive to their own families? Look at these questions and more from psychological and sociological perspectives.
Unit 3 - Crime Scene to Courtroom
Unit 3 - Crime Scene to Courtroom
What are the roles of personnel involved when a crime is detected? What investigative techniques are available to investigators to help identify the culprit? Do techniques differ depending on the type of crime being investigated? What happens to a suspect once charged by the police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)? What are the safeguards to ensure every suspect has a fair trial? Learn about the legal process for prosecuting criminals from start to finish. (Please remember this is not a forensics course)
What are the roles of personnel involved when a crime is detected? What investigative techniques are available to investigators to help identify the culprit? Do techniques differ depending on the type of crime being investigated? What happens to a suspect once charged by the police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)? What are the safeguards to ensure every suspect has a fair trial? Learn about the legal process for prosecuting criminals from start to finish. (Please remember this is not a forensics course)
Unit 4 - Crime and Punishment
Unit 4 - Crime and Punishment
Why and how do we punish people? What organisations do we have in our society to control criminality or those who will not abide by the social rules that most of us follow? You will learn about the criminal justice system in England and Wales and how it operates to achieve social control.
Why and how do we punish people? What organisations do we have in our society to control criminality or those who will not abide by the social rules that most of us follow? You will learn about the criminal justice system in England and Wales and how it operates to achieve social control.
How is the course assessed?
How is the course assessed?
Unit 1 and 3 are assessed internally through controlled assessments, essentially a piece of independent coursework which is typed up under exam conditions. Unit 2 and 4 are assessed through external examinations. Each unit accounts for 25% of the course.
Unit 1 and 3 are assessed internally through controlled assessments, essentially a piece of independent coursework which is typed up under exam conditions. Unit 2 and 4 are assessed through external examinations. Each unit accounts for 25% of the course.
Opportunities for progression
Opportunities for progression
The qualification allows learners to gain the required understanding and skills to be able to consider employment within some aspects of the Criminal Justice System, Law or police force (e.g. the National Probation Service, the Courts and Tribunals Service or the National Offender Management Service).
The qualification allows learners to gain the required understanding and skills to be able to consider employment within some aspects of the Criminal Justice System, Law or police force (e.g. the National Probation Service, the Courts and Tribunals Service or the National Offender Management Service).
Alternatively this course is an excellent first step towards higher education courses such as:
Alternatively this course is an excellent first step towards higher education courses such as:
BSc Criminology, BA Criminology and Criminal Justice, BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology, LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology, BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology, BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology, BSc Criminology with Law.
BSc Criminology, BA Criminology and Criminal Justice, BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology, LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology, BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology, BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology, BSc Criminology with Law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this Qualification provide UCAS points?
Does this Qualification provide UCAS points?
Yes, the qualification carries the same UCAS points as an A Level and is recognised by higher education providers.
Yes, the qualification carries the same UCAS points as an A Level and is recognised by higher education providers.
What subjects go well with Criminology?
What subjects go well with Criminology?
While it is important to consider a wider range of subjects to study, there are several subjects that particularly compliment Criminology. These include Sociology, Psychology, Law, History, and Health and Social Care.
While it is important to consider a wider range of subjects to study, there are several subjects that particularly compliment Criminology. These include Sociology, Psychology, Law, History, and Health and Social Care.
Subject Link:
Subject Link:
Miss E Churchyard
Miss E Churchyard
echurchyard@fxs.org.uk
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