A-Level Programme - Diploma in Criminology

You will study:

• Different types of crime, influences on perceptions of crime and why some crimes are unreported

• Why people commit crime

• The criminal justice system and what happens from the moment a crime has been identified to the final verdict. This includes the understanding and skills needed to examine information in order to review the justice of verdicts in criminal cases.

• Awareness of criminality, criminological theories and the processes of bringing an accused to court in order to evaluate the effectiveness of social control to deliver criminal justice policy.

You will need:

For the generic A-Level Programme you will need:

• GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths, plus at least 3 more GCSEs at grade 5 or above

For this specific A-Level you will need:

• GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths, Grade 5 or above in English Language and at least 3 others at grade 5 or above

How long is this course?

2 years

When does this course start?

04/09/2023

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Full-time courses at the college are generally 3-4 days per week (you may be in an extra day if you are resitting English and/or Maths). All students are expected to complete study hours in the Learning Resource Centre and at least 30 hours work experience on top of their college hours.

* Certain courses may have additional costs to cover trips or DBS checks, and for some courses you will be expected to purchase additional items such as uniform or equipment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional fees related to the programme, such as additional equipment or uniform, trips, DBS checks and work placement costs. Further information will be sent to all applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma Criminology

How is my course assessed?

The course will consist of traditional teaching where students will be encouraged to listen, read and access information, developing a critical awareness of criminology and the ability to analyse and evaluate crime and social policy.

The course will be made up of four modules, with two being assessed by examinations taken in Year 1 and two in Year 2.

Year 1

• Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime
• Unit 2: Criminological Theories

Year 2

• Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom
• Unit 4: Crime and Punishment