Social Science

Course summary

Criminology is designed for students who have a desire to explore issues about crime and the criminal justice system through an applied learning approach. Students will be able to acquire the necessary knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts, they will be linking learning to authentic case studies. The qualification is varied and combines elements of psychology, law and sociology. The course is designed to provide you with a broad understanding of different explanations of crime and deviance and to explore how the Criminal Justice System works and how crime can impact social policy. Class discussion and debate will give you an understanding of the theory, but you will also be putting the theory into practice by completing two controlled assessments.