Level 3 Certificate & Diploma in Criminology
Overview
This course is designed to give learners an introduction into the theory and skill-based application of criminology.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSE’s A* – C
Course overview and Assessment
1st year – Level 3 Applied Certificate in Criminology
Unit 1 – Changing Awareness of Crime
This unit is assessed through an eight-hour controlled assessment. The purpose of this unit is for learners to plan campaigns for change relating to crime.
Unit 2 – Criminological Theories
This unit is assessed through a 90-minute external exam at the end of the year. The purpose of this unit is for learners to apply their understanding of the public perceptions of crime and campaigns for change studied in Unit 1 with criminological theories to examine how both are used to set policy.
2nd year – Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology
Unit 3 – Crime Scene to Courtroom
This unit is assessed through an eight-hour controlled assessment. Through this unit, learners will develop the understanding and skills needed to examine information in order to review the justice of verdicts in real criminal cases.
Unit 4 – Crime and Punishment
This unit is assessed through a 90-minute external exam at the end of year. The purpose of this unit is for learners to develop skills in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the process of social control in delivering policy practically in today’s society.
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Progression
Many students go on to university and pursue future careers within the probation service, police or criminal justice system. Other routes include:
- BA (Hons) Criminology
- BA Criminology and Criminal Justice
- BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
- LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology