Course Equivalent

This course is the equivalent of 1 A Level

Why should you take this course?

This course is for anyone interested in understanding crime, its causes, and the impact it has on society, along with prevention and the ways in which justice is administered. You will learn the reasoning behind why people break the law, why some groups are more likely to commit crime or be seen as breaking the law, as well as looking at who makes and enforces the law. The course will provide you with a range of transferable skills and complements Sociology, Law, Psychology, Science, and Uniformed Services.

Course content

Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime

Unit 2: Criminological Theories

Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom

Unit 4: Crime and Punishment

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed via a controlled assessment and a summer exam.

Are there any special expenses?

There is a trip to the Courts which is offered to all Criminology students as an opportunity to see the real-life application of the theory that they are learning. There will be work-related learning activities involving the Prison and Probation Service to enrich the curriculum.

What could I do next?

Criminology is often used to progress onto a single discipline at university or as part of a joint honours degree. However, it is also an important component in many other degrees such as Law and Psychology, as it involves many transferable skills for other disciplines. Studying Criminology often leads to careers such as the Police, forensics, or the legal profession.