As a student of Criminology, you will explore the different types of crime that occur in our society and why certain people are more likely than others, to commit and be convicted of a criminal offense. You will also study how various police departments investigate crime, how crime is prosecuted, via our court system, and how it is punished. If you wish to study Criminology, you will need a good foundation in English (minimum Grade 5 at GCSE). You will be assessed through two extended pieces of coursework and two external exams. Criminology is a course that works very well and promotes excellent levels of understanding and progress when studied alongside other Social Science disciplines such as A-level psychology and Sociology. Your units of study will be: In Year 12 Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime Internally assessed assignment This part of the course will allow you to understand a wide range of different crimes that are committed and the reasons why people may not always report such crimes. Unit 2: Criminological Theories External exam You will begin by looking at how we define crime by exploring the relationship between criminal behavior and deviance. In addition, you will explore psychological and sociological explanations for criminal behavior and what leads people to commit different types of crimes. In Year 13 Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom Internally assessed assignment You will look at the different methods of investigating crime, including crime scene investigation and forensic science to justify their effectiveness in criminal investigations. You will then analyze how the evidence gathered is used within the criminal trial process to reach a guilty or not guilty verdict. Unit 4: Crime and Punishment External exam In this unit you will study types of punishment for criminal behavior, why we use these various methods, and how effective they are. You will also look at the different agencies that work to stop people from getting involved in criminal activity or prevent those with previous convictions from re-offending.
Five or more GCSE passes at Grade 5 or above (including a Grade 5 or above in English Language or Literature and a Grade 5 or above in Mathematics).\ Grade 5 in English Language GCSE.
You will be assessed through two extended pieces of coursework and two external exams. Year 12 Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime - Internally assessed assignment. Unit 2: Criminological Theories - External exam. Year 13 Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom - Internally assessed assignment. Unit 4: Crime and Punishment - External exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 7BX |
As a student of Criminology, you will explore the different types of crime that occur in our society and why certain people are more likely than others, to commit and be convicted of a criminal offense. You will also study how various police departments investigate crime, how crime is prosecuted, via our court system, and how it is punished. If you wish to study Criminology, you will need a good foundation in English (minimum Grade 5 at GCSE). You will be assessed through two extended pieces of coursework and two external exams. Criminology is a course that works very well and promotes excellent levels of understanding and progress when studied alongside other Social Science disciplines such as A-level psychology and Sociology. Your units of study will be: In Year 12 Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime Internally assessed assignment This part of the course will allow you to understand a wide range of different crimes that are committed and the reasons why people may not always report such crimes. Unit 2: Criminological Theories External exam You will begin by looking at how we define crime by exploring the relationship between criminal behavior and deviance. In addition, you will explore psychological and sociological explanations for criminal behavior and what leads people to commit different types of crimes. In Year 13 Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom Internally assessed assignment You will look at the different methods of investigating crime, including crime scene investigation and forensic science to justify their effectiveness in criminal investigations. You will then analyze how the evidence gathered is used within the criminal trial process to reach a guilty or not guilty verdict. Unit 4: Crime and Punishment External exam In this unit you will study types of punishment for criminal behavior, why we use these various methods, and how effective they are. You will also look at the different agencies that work to stop people from getting involved in criminal activity or prevent those with previous convictions from re-offending.
Five or more GCSE passes at Grade 5 or above (including a Grade 5 or above in English Language or Literature and a Grade 5 or above in Mathematics).\ Grade 5 in English Language GCSE.
You will be assessed through two extended pieces of coursework and two external exams. Year 12 Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime - Internally assessed assignment. Unit 2: Criminological Theories - External exam. Year 13 Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom - Internally assessed assignment. Unit 4: Crime and Punishment - External exam.