This course combines the social sciences with a criminal focus. You will explore the process of investigations from scene to courtroom, theories and awareness, leading to some of the most unique career pathways.
This is a new course aimed at developing your knowledge and understanding of a wide range of crimes and work done in the criminal justice system. The course incorporates elements of psychology, law and sociology, covering a wide variety of crime-related topics including biological and sociological theories of criminality, processes used for law making and media representations of crime, amongst others.
Units:
Changing Awareness of Crime
Criminological Theories
Crime Scene to Courtroom
Crime and Punishment
- Modern, specialist classrooms resourced with specialised displays
- Visiting speakers from universities, alumni and professionals
- Feminist society, Psychology society, Criminal Psychology short course
- Trips including Chester Zoo (animal behaviour), residential to Goldsmiths University, Harrow Public School, Manchester Faith Walk and Sociology cinema
- Support and extension classes
This course provides you with the opportunity to progress on to Higher Education, employment or further training. Our students have progressed to:
Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University
Criminology at The University of Manchester
Criminology at Liverpool John Moores University
Criminology at The University of Salford
Criminology at Leeds Beckett University
Psychology with Counselling at the University of Huddersfield
Criminology and Law at Edge Hill University
Professional Policing at Sheffield Hallam University
Law and Business at Liverpool John Moores University
Law at Manchester Metropolitan University
Law and Spanish at University College Chester
Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation at the University of Central Lancashire
Forensic Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University
Community Policing and Criminal Investigation at University College Chester
Criminology with Psychology at Leeds Beckett University
Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Central Lancashire
Course Key Details
| Course Type | : | Subsidiary Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Board | : | WJEC |
| Pass Rate | : | 99% |
| Assessment | : | 50% exam 50% controlled assessment |
