Criminology

Applications for 2025 entry open on Wednesday 6th November 2024. Please do not submit your application before this date. Please apply via PS16 on via our website.

Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime.

Unit 2: Criminological Theories.

Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom.

Unit 4: Crime and Punishment

How do we decide which behaviour is criminal? How do we explain why some people commit crime and how can we use different theories of crime to explain this behaviour?

Level 3 Criminology is a qualification which combines elements of Psychology, Law and Sociology. Criminology is the scientific study of criminal behaviour, on individual, social and natural levels, and how it can be managed, controlled and prevented.

The course enables students to use theories of criminality to analyse criminal situations and make recommendations for policy. Students also develop the knowledge and skills to research policy in practice, assess campaigns for changes in awareness and examine information to review verdicts in criminal cases.

The course is suited to students with enquiring minds, the ability to write a well-structured essay and a willingness to study and think independently.

50 % controlled assessment, 50 % exam.

(Please be aware that the Department for Education is currently reviewing Applied General Qualifications for 16-19 year olds, with publication of the findings not due until December 2024. Following this, we will update our course offer and units for September 2025 entry.)

• General Hinckley Sixth Form entry requirements, plus 5 in GCSE English.

1 or 2 year qualification