Criminology

Key Stage 5

Our Criminology Applied Diploma course provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of criminology, developed by providing opportunities for students to learn through application in purposeful contexts i.e. the criminal justice system. 

Year 1 

Unit 1 - Changing Awareness of Crime

This unit requires you to plan a campaign for change relating to crime and is assessed through a controlled assessment. 

Unit 2 - Criminological Theories 

In this unit you will apply your understanding of the public perceptions of crime and campaigns for change with criminological theories to examine how both are used to set policy.

Year 2 
Unit 3 - Crime Scene to Courtroom 

In this unit you will develop the understanding and skills needed to examine information in order to review the justice of verdicts in criminal cases through a controlled assessment. 

Unit 4 - Crime and Punishment 

In this unit you will develop skills in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the process of social control in delivering policy in practice.