Criminology Applied Certificate & Diploma Level 3
- Graig Campus
Criminology is a fascinating subject and is ever-changing. You will study the representation of crime within the media, exploring the reasons why we are all so invested in crime through documentaries, films, and streaming services such as YouTube. You will analyse how the media can create criminal stereotypes, and how games such as Grand Theft Auto are often blamed for being the basis of criminal behaviour in young people.
You will study a range of criminological theories, and how they can apply to a range of real-life criminals, including serial killers. You will analyse whether their actions are a result of genetics or brain structures, psychological factors such as upbringing and development, or sociological factors such as labelling and experiences within society.
This course includes exciting and thought-provoking debates on a range of criminological topics and theories. For example, you will discover and discuss the factors contributing to criminal behaviour, such as genetics, background, and environment. This course is equivalent to one A Level after the two years, and is designed to be studied alongside other A Level subjects.
Criminology has many practical applications and opportunities to build a range of transferable skills, including research, debate, and ICT. Criminology pairs perfectly with a range of A Level subjects, for example Psychology, Sociology, Law, Media Studies, and Biology.
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- Full time
- Face-to-Face
Admin Fee: £25
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Studying Criminology will equip you with a range of skills essential for progression to university and/or employment. By studying a range of criminological topics, you will develop knowledge of criminal campaigns for change, theories of crime, processes involved in criminal investigations, and the effectiveness of punishments such as prison.
You will have the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills by taking part in a range of debate and discussion tasks. You will also design your own campaign for change relating to crime, a chance to develop digital literacy and creativity skills. This course is engaging, exciting, and suitable for anyone with an interest in criminal behaviour.
Unit 1 - Changing awareness of crime
Unit 2 - Criminological theories
Unit 3 - Crime Scene to Courtroom
Unit 4 - Crime and punishment
Studying Criminology at Level 3 will prepare you for exciting opportunities for both further study and employment. Many of our Criminology students go on to study Criminology at university, which can lead to careers within the criminal justice system and beyond. Examples of careers could include working with the police, forensic science, CSI (crime scene investigator), social work, and many more.
This qualification will provide you with an ideal foundation for the study of Criminology and/or a related subject at university. It can also provide you with a range of employment opportunities following this, for example a career as a Criminologist, a range of job roles within the police force, a forensic scientist career, and many more!
Most Criminology students go on to study Criminology at university, with some students choosing to combine Criminology with another related subject, for example Law, Psychology or Sociology.
Unit 1 - Changing awareness of crime - Internal controlled assessment (50% of certificate or 25% of diploma)
Unit 2 - Criminological theories - External exam - 1 hr 30 (50% of certificate or 25% of diploma)
Unit 3 - Crime scene to courtroom - Internal controlled assessment (25% of diploma)
Unit 4 - Crime and punishment - External exam - 1 hr 30 (25% of diploma)
A minimum of six GCSEs at grades A*-C To include: GCSE Mathematics and English Language at a C grade or above.
All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.
You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.