Level 3 Diploma in Criminology

Course summary

Criminology is the study of crime and punishment, the theories behind what makes somebody a criminal and the punishments that work alongside it. Not all crimes are the same and students will examine what kind of crimes take place within our society and crimes we know little about. The course also explores the criminal justice system and how effective it is at controlling and preventing crime. Topics include: 1. Changing Awareness of Crime, 2. Criminological Theories, 3. Crime Scene to Courtroom 4. Crime and Punishment.