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Criminology is the study of crime, criminal behaviour and the ways society responds to offending. It looks at why people commit crimes, how some acts become defined as “criminal”, who is most likely to be punished, and whether the justice system is fair and effective. Criminology is a subject that will challenge you and change how you see the world.

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Blending theory with practical investigation, this course teaches you the fundamentals of criminology and has you apply these to contemporary cases, data and debates.

The course is split into four units:

  • Unit 1 explores changing awareness of crime
  • Unit 2 focuses on criminological theories
  • Unit 3 crime scene to courtroom
  • Unit 4 examines crime and punishment

The diploma is assessed via external exams and controlled assessments – suiting students who prefer a mix of in-depth coursework-style work and exam assessment.

What do I need?

Entry requirements will be 5 GCSE grade 5 or above.

What next?

Criminology provides an excellent foundation for further study, and pursuit of careers in areas such as policing, law, psychology, social work, youth justice, probation, the prison service, journalism or public policy.

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