Criminology (Blended)
Assessment- Year 1 & 2
50% exam; 50% assignment/controlled assessment - Exam board
Eduqas (Single Diploma)
What Will You Learn?
Shine a light into society’s darkest corners through the academic study of crime and criminals. What defines a
crime? Why do people step over the line? How do the disciplines of law, psychology and sociology overlap to
help us understand crime? Engage with real-life cases, tracing the path from crime scene to courtroom. If you’re
fascinated with the criminal mind, eager to dissect various crime types, and curious about the link between offences and their consequences, this course is your gateway to the intricate world of Criminology.
Modules
During the first year, you will study two Certificate units. Within these units, you will look at different types of crime and public perceptions of crime, gaining an understanding of why some crimes go unreported to the police and media. The second Certificate unit, through its focus on a series of criminological theories, also allows learners to gain an understanding of why people commit crimes. During the second year of the course, the Diploma units will foster a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system and you will develop the skills needed to examine criminal cases and review verdicts. You’ll look at the roles of personnel and processes involved from the moment a crime takes place until the verdict itself is passed. In the final unit, you will apply your knowledge of criminological theories to understand how and why we use punishment within the criminal justice system in order to achieve social control. You will learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of social control agencies, such as the police and prisons in achieving their aims.
Special Features
- Understand the psychological, social, and legal aspects of criminal behaviour.
- Trips and events such as the CSI Forensic Science Workshop, the trip to the Royal Courts of Justice in London and the Jack the Ripper tour.
Where Will This Lead?
Studying Criminology will give you lots of options for your career, especially if you are interested in working with criminals or within the judicial system. This is because it develops a number of valuable transferable skills. Examples of careers are: detective/police work, pathologist, teacher, prison officer, probation officer, researcher, boarder force officer, forensic analyst, paralegal/solicitor/roles within the court system, local government officer, and youth justice worker.
