Criminology

Course summary

Year 12 Unit 1 – Changing Awareness of Crime You will explore how crime reporting affects the public perception of crime and criminals. You will then go on to study how campaigns are used to bring about change and plan a campaign of your own. Unit 2 – Criminological Theories You will discover and assess all the theories that have been put forward to explain why crime occurs. Year 13 Unit 3 – Crime Scene to Courtroom You will gain an understanding of the process of criminal investigations. You will then go on to learn about the prosecution of suspects and be able to review criminal cases. Unit 4 – Crime and Punishment You will study every aspect of the criminal justice system and the types and purposes of punishment in England and Wales.