Criminology covers all aspects of crime, from what types of crime there are to the range of punishments people receive for committing crime. This Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology contains elements of Psychology, Law and Sociology, which complement the study of Humanities or Social Science subjects. During the course, you will investigate: • How crime is portrayed in the media and how this affects people’s view of crime • Different theories and explanations about why people commit crime • How crime is investigated and criminals are prosecuted • How laws are made • How punishment works and ways to control crime You'll explore the reasons why people commit crime, critically evaluating theories from psychological, biological and sociological perspectives. You'll get an understanding of how society tackles crime through the law, policing and punishment. You'll explore the changing public perceptions of crime and what is regarded as criminal. You'll investigate the role of the media and the ways crime is represented and investigate methods used by agencies to raise awareness of crime so that it can be tackled effectively. The course will give you an understanding of the roles of personnel involved from crime scene to courtroom and develop analytical skills to critically evaluate evidence used to bring people to trial. You'll look at policies of social control and review their effectiveness. You'll plan and design your own campaign for change relating to crime, producing materials and presenting your case for action. Through classroom based lectures, presentations, case studies, discussion and debate. There will be opportunities to visit relevant organisations.
5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Students must have achieved grade 5 or above in Maths and a 5 in English.
Through two 90 minute externally marked written examinations and teacher marked assignments. Assessment is via internal and external assessment and are graded A*-E. The assessments are as follows: • Changing Awareness of Crime (internal assessment) • Criminological Theories (external assessment) • Crime Scene to Courtroom (internal assessment) • Crime and Punishment (external assessment)
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG |
Criminology covers all aspects of crime, from what types of crime there are to the range of punishments people receive for committing crime. This Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology contains elements of Psychology, Law and Sociology, which complement the study of Humanities or Social Science subjects. During the course, you will investigate: • How crime is portrayed in the media and how this affects people’s view of crime • Different theories and explanations about why people commit crime • How crime is investigated and criminals are prosecuted • How laws are made • How punishment works and ways to control crime You'll explore the reasons why people commit crime, critically evaluating theories from psychological, biological and sociological perspectives. You'll get an understanding of how society tackles crime through the law, policing and punishment. You'll explore the changing public perceptions of crime and what is regarded as criminal. You'll investigate the role of the media and the ways crime is represented and investigate methods used by agencies to raise awareness of crime so that it can be tackled effectively. The course will give you an understanding of the roles of personnel involved from crime scene to courtroom and develop analytical skills to critically evaluate evidence used to bring people to trial. You'll look at policies of social control and review their effectiveness. You'll plan and design your own campaign for change relating to crime, producing materials and presenting your case for action. Through classroom based lectures, presentations, case studies, discussion and debate. There will be opportunities to visit relevant organisations.
5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Students must have achieved grade 5 or above in Maths and a 5 in English.
Through two 90 minute externally marked written examinations and teacher marked assignments. Assessment is via internal and external assessment and are graded A*-E. The assessments are as follows: • Changing Awareness of Crime (internal assessment) • Criminological Theories (external assessment) • Crime Scene to Courtroom (internal assessment) • Crime and Punishment (external assessment)