The diploma is equivalent to one A-Level. Criminology examines why crime is committed (e.g. biological, psychological, and sociological explanations) as well as how the criminal justice system works and how crime leads to social policy change. The assessment includes coursework and examinations.
To access the Vocational Pathway you will have achieved 5 GCSES at grade 4, which needs to include either GCSE Maths or English (Literature or Language). Vocational courses at merit level can be included within the 5 grades required. Students choosing to study vocational courses can still study A-Level courses if they meet the entry requirements and indeed this is recommended for certain career pathways.
Unit one: Changing Awareness of Crime, examines questions such as: • What different types of crime take place in our society? • What kinds of crime exist about which we know very little, or which are simply not reported to the police and the media? • Who decides what behaviours should be against the law? Unit two: Criminological Theories, examines questions such as: • How do we decide what behaviour is criminal? • How do we explain why people commit a crime? External assessment – 90 min. exam Unit three: Crime Scene to Courtroom, examines questions such as: • What are the roles of personnel involved when a crime is detected? • What safeguards are in place to ensure a suspect has a fair trial? Unit four: Crime and Punishment, examines questions such as: • Why do we punish people? • We spend a great deal of taxpayers’ money on social control, so how effective are these organisations in dealing with criminality?
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Grant Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ |
The diploma is equivalent to one A-Level. Criminology examines why crime is committed (e.g. biological, psychological, and sociological explanations) as well as how the criminal justice system works and how crime leads to social policy change. The assessment includes coursework and examinations.
To access the Vocational Pathway you will have achieved 5 GCSES at grade 4, which needs to include either GCSE Maths or English (Literature or Language). Vocational courses at merit level can be included within the 5 grades required. Students choosing to study vocational courses can still study A-Level courses if they meet the entry requirements and indeed this is recommended for certain career pathways.
Unit one: Changing Awareness of Crime, examines questions such as: • What different types of crime take place in our society? • What kinds of crime exist about which we know very little, or which are simply not reported to the police and the media? • Who decides what behaviours should be against the law? Unit two: Criminological Theories, examines questions such as: • How do we decide what behaviour is criminal? • How do we explain why people commit a crime? External assessment – 90 min. exam Unit three: Crime Scene to Courtroom, examines questions such as: • What are the roles of personnel involved when a crime is detected? • What safeguards are in place to ensure a suspect has a fair trial? Unit four: Crime and Punishment, examines questions such as: • Why do we punish people? • We spend a great deal of taxpayers’ money on social control, so how effective are these organisations in dealing with criminality?
