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
Course Key Details
| Course Type | : | Subsidiary Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Board | : | WJEC |
| Pass Rate | : | 99% |
| Assessment | : | 50% exam 50% controlled assessment |
