CRIMINOLOGY
Intrigued by crime and criminal behaviour? Fascinated by the inner-workings of our criminal justice system? Criminology draws from sociology, law and psychology to provide you with an understanding of crime, criminal behaviour and the criminal justice system.
COURSE AT A GLANCE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
You must achieve a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent qualifications at grades 4–9. These must include English Language and other supporting subjects. You also need a grade 3 or above in Maths, English Literature and Science.
Please note: entry criteria could be subject to change due to the government's Review of Qualifications Reform programme.
QUALIFICATION TYPE: Applied General
EXAM BOARD: WJEC
LENGTH: 2 Years
This course is equivalent to one A Level.
MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
In year one, you’ll study the changing awareness of crime and you’ll learn about the different criminological theories and how they influence the setting of public policy. In year two, you’ll learn how to examine information in order to review the justice of criminal case verdicts. And you’ll study how effective the process of social control is in turning criminal justice policy into practice.
HOW YOU'LL STUDY
Through a diverse range of activities designed to enhance your employability. Emphasis is placed on developing your research skills and your ability to use evidence and statistics to support strategies for preventing crime and reoffending. There will be opportunities to attend talks from a range of professionals within the criminal justice system, including barristers, solicitors, and prison/probation officers.
ASSESSMENT
There are four units, two of which are assessed by examination and two that are assessed internally. This course is particularly appropriate for students who would prefer to sit a combination of internal assessments and external examinations that count towards their final grade.
CAREERS AND DESTINATIONS
The course has been designed for students who want to access degrees in criminology; criminology and criminal justice; criminology with law; and criminology and psychology.
Alternatively, you'll gain the understanding and skills for employment in a criminal justice role, e.g. the Courts & Tribunals Service or Probation Service.