Criminology (Level 3)
Caroline Chisholm School - West Northamptonshire
01604344744
Wooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6TP
Course summary

Criminology is the scientific study of criminal behaviour, on individual, social and biological levels, and how it can be managed, controlled and prevented. This course will enable you to use theories of criminality to analyse criminal situations and make policy recommendations. You will 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.

Entry requirements

GCSE English Minimum of grade 5 in one English subject GCSE Maths Minimum of grade 5

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1 Changing Awareness of Crime - Internally assessed (controlled assessment) - 25% Unit 2 Criminological Theories - External Exam - 25% Unit 3 Crime Scene to Courtroom - Internally assessed (controlled assessment) - 25% Unit 4 Crime and Punishment - External Exam - 25%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6TP