Social Science

Course summary

This is an exciting subject that incorporates aspects of Law, Sociology, and Psychology, and will allow you to understand crime and deviance in detail. You will understand different theories of crime, analyze real and contemporary case studies, and study the inner workings of the criminal justice system. You will also learn about the impact crime and criminal behavior have on society. Questions such as ‘Why do people commit crime?’, ‘how should we punish offenders?’ and ‘What is the role of the criminal justice system?’ will be addressed throughout the two-year course. What you will study ● Changing awareness of crime – study various types of crime, how crime is portrayed in the media, and how campaigns have led to changes in the law. ● Criminological theories – learn about various criminological theories into why people commit crime. ● Crime scene to courtroom – find out what happens once a crime is detected, how a scene is analyzed, and the trial process that leads to a verdict. ● Crime scene and punishment – learn how different organizations work to prevent and protect.