CRIMINOLOGY
CRIMINOLOGY
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Click here to see some of the possible career paths that start with Criminology
Click here to see some of the possible career paths that start with Criminology
Legal profession - barrister, solicitor, paralegal
Law enforcement - police, security services, crime prosecution service
Crime prevention services - community development officer
Forensics - crime scene investigators, forensic scientist, DNA analyst
Prison services - prison officer
Charities - charity officer.
Victim support services
Youth and social work - youth worker, social worker
Probation services - probation officer
Central and local government - civil service administrator, policy officer
What does the Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology involve and how will I be assessed?
The course provides an introduction to the study of crime and criminal behaviour, combining elements of psychology, law and sociology. You will investigate why people commit crimes, how the justice system works, and how society responds to criminal behavior.
You will develop many skills, which will be of value when you move into Higher Education or work: investigative and analytical skills; the ability to think critically and to evaluate; planning and project-based skills; and other work-related skills like time management, organisation and communication.
In Year 12, assessment will include one exam (25%) and one controlled assessment (25%)
Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime [Controlled assessment] You will learn why some crimes are unreported and plan your own awareness campaign.
Unit 2: Criminological Theories [Exam] You will learn biological, psychological, and sociological explanations for why people commit crimes and apply them to real-life cases
In Year 13, assessment will include one exam (25%) and a controlled assessment (25%).
Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom [Controlled assessment] You will learn the process of a criminal case - from the evidence at a crime scene to police investigation and courtroom trials and verdicts.
Unit 4: Crime and Punishment [Exam] You will learn why society uses punishment and how effective the criminal justice system is at preventing crime
Students can use the qualification to support access to Higher Education
Students can use the qualification to support access to Higher Education
degree courses in criminology, law, psychology and sociology, as well as courses that combine criminology with another social science discipline
degree courses in criminology, law, psychology and sociology, as well as courses that combine criminology with another social science discipline
BA Criminology and Criminal Justice
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology
BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology
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