Criminology Subsidiary Diploma Level 3

This course is for anyone interested in understanding crime, its causes, and the impact it has on society, along with prevention and the ways in which justice is administered. You will learn the reasoning behind why people break the law, why some groups are more likely to commit crime or be seen as breaking the law, as well as looking at who makes and enforces the law. The course will provide you with a range of transferable skills and compliments Sociology, Law, Psychology, Science, and Uniformed Services.

Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime

Unit 2: Criminological Theories

Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom

Unit 4: Crime and Punishment

You will be assessed via a controlled assessment and a summer exam.

At least four to five GCSEs graded 9-4 including a grade 4 or above in English.

Criminology is often used to progress onto a single discipline at university or as part of a joint honours degree. However, it is also an important component in many other degrees such as Law and Psychology, as it involves many transferable skills for other disciplines. Studying criminology often leads to careers such as the Police, forensics, or the legal profession.