An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, including police officers, probation and prison officers, and social workers. With their critical thinking, analytical and communication skills, criminology graduates are also attractive to employers outside the criminal justice sector in areas such as social research and politics. The level 3 diploma in criminology has been designed to provide learners with underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to further study and training. It offers exciting and interesting experiences through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system.
5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including grade 4 in English and grade 4 in maths
In year 12, students cover changing awareness of crime in a piece of controlled assessment looking at types of crime, reasons for crime, and the media’s input to crime. They will also learn about criminological theories, sitting a 90 minute exam at the end of the year. In year 13 students will complete a second piece of controlled assessment focusing on the crime scene to the courtroom. This piece of work will consider who is involved in criminal investigations, what are the techniques used, trials and evidence in court and the rights of the witnesses, suspects and victims. Students will also sit a 90 minute exam on crime and punishment, which investigates the criminal justice system, the types of punishment and allows students the opportunity to consider whether different types of punishment can really have a positive effect on an offender.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Marnham Road, Newark, NG22 0JH |
An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, including police officers, probation and prison officers, and social workers. With their critical thinking, analytical and communication skills, criminology graduates are also attractive to employers outside the criminal justice sector in areas such as social research and politics. The level 3 diploma in criminology has been designed to provide learners with underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to further study and training. It offers exciting and interesting experiences through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system.
5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including grade 4 in English and grade 4 in maths
In year 12, students cover changing awareness of crime in a piece of controlled assessment looking at types of crime, reasons for crime, and the media’s input to crime. They will also learn about criminological theories, sitting a 90 minute exam at the end of the year. In year 13 students will complete a second piece of controlled assessment focusing on the crime scene to the courtroom. This piece of work will consider who is involved in criminal investigations, what are the techniques used, trials and evidence in court and the rights of the witnesses, suspects and victims. Students will also sit a 90 minute exam on crime and punishment, which investigates the criminal justice system, the types of punishment and allows students the opportunity to consider whether different types of punishment can really have a positive effect on an offender.