- Course Information
From serial killers to the justice system, you'll study the act of crime in forensic detail. Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is a two year course, which you can study alongside A Levels. Teachers are specialists and use a variety of teaching methods to engage students in the study of crime, deviance and society’s response to these.
- Course Code
- LACRIM
- Exam Board
- WJEC
- Attendance Pattern
- Daytime
- Course Level
- Level 3
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Course Location
- Langdale Road, Leyland
- Age Group
- School Leavers (16-18)
- Course Duration
- 2 years
- Overview
The Course structure includes the following modules: Changing Awareness of Crime; Criminological Theories; Crime Scene to Courtroom; Crime and Punishment.
You will also focus on:
- Comparing criminal behaviour and deviance
- Explaining the social construction of criminality
- Describing biological, individualistic & sociological theories of criminality
- Analysing situations of criminality & evaluating the effectiveness of criminological theories in explaining the causes of criminal behaviour
- Assess the use of criminological theories in informing policy development and explaining how social changes affect policy
During the first year you will study two units. Unit 1 looks at different types of crime and public perceptions of crime, gaining an understanding of why some crimes go unreported to the police and media. Unit 2 focuses on a series of criminological theories and will allow you to gain an understanding of why people commit crimes.
During the second year of the course, you will foster a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system and develop the skills needed to examine criminal cases and review verdicts. Unit 3 looks at the roles of personnel and processes involved from the moment a crime takes place until the verdict itself is passed. In Unit 4, you will apply your knowledge of criminological theories to understand how and why we use punishment within the criminal justice system, and evaluate the effectiveness of social control agencies, such as the police and prisons, in achieving their aims.
Course Highlights:
Focused exam support, experienced teachers and academies.
- Entry Requirements
Our A Level programme requires a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5.
This must include a written subject at Grade 5.
- Progression Pathway
A vast range of enrichment opportunities also await you, including Horizons Academies, trips as well as a variety of guest lecturers from universities and the professional world, all of which are designed to encourage exploration of topics other than those studied on the course, and further develop knowledge and skills to support your university application and chosen career progression.
- Programme Specification
Why Criminology at Runshaw?
- Fascinating real life crime case studies
- Understand how the Police use Criminologists to help solve crimes
- Links to lots of careers
- Amazing enrichment opportunities
