This qualification should be taken alongside two other A Level subjects. This A Level equivalent Diploma in Criminology course provides an excellent introduction to the subject. The course is a full-time, two-year programme for students aged 16+. It sits well alongside A Level Law, Politics, Psychology and Sociology. The subject explores why people commit crime, drawing on explanations from psychology and sociology, along with how society tackles crime through the law, policing and punishment. You can apply for this A Level now, and our admissions team will later speak with you about your additional 2-3 choices (there is no need to select all of your A levels now).
In unit one, explore crime types, including e-crime, influences on perceptions, and reasons for underreporting. Unit two delves into crime and deviance, focusing on biological and sociological explanations. Unit three develops skills to review verdict justice in criminal cases, considering evidence like DNA, forensics, profiling, and eyewitness testimonies. Unit four investigates social control organisations and their effectiveness in preventing crime.
The College has a Safeguarding Policy and Procedure to help ensure the safety and protection of students from abuse of all types.
The policy adopts the principles set by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, and the Department for Education guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, Statutory Guidance for Schools and Colleges. May 2016.
The Policy is available to all parents, students, and staff. There are designated Safeguarding Officers located at each campus who can advise on any concerns you may have regarding a student studying at the College.