Students will develop an understanding of the theoretical explanations of why people commit crime. They will learn about the sociological, psychological and biological theories of crime and be able to use these explanations to analyse criminal situations. Students will also gain an understanding of the criminal justice system. The way society defines crime and deviance is also explored during the course in conjunction with ways of finding out about crimes, including crimes that tend to be under-reported. In addition, students will also examine the reporting of crime in the media to see the impact this has on public perceptions of crime. The Level 3 Diploma is a single award and equivalent to 1 A-Level. The course is run over two years alongside two other subjects
Academy Entry Requirements: A minimum of five GCSE grades 9 – 4.
The course is assessed through both coursework and exams. Students must complete all four units: Changing Awareness of Crime: Coursework Criminological Theories: Written Exam Crime Scene to Court Room: Coursework Crime and Punishment: Written Exam
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Butcher Hill, Leeds, LS16 5EA |
Students will develop an understanding of the theoretical explanations of why people commit crime. They will learn about the sociological, psychological and biological theories of crime and be able to use these explanations to analyse criminal situations. Students will also gain an understanding of the criminal justice system. The way society defines crime and deviance is also explored during the course in conjunction with ways of finding out about crimes, including crimes that tend to be under-reported. In addition, students will also examine the reporting of crime in the media to see the impact this has on public perceptions of crime. The Level 3 Diploma is a single award and equivalent to 1 A-Level. The course is run over two years alongside two other subjects
Academy Entry Requirements: A minimum of five GCSE grades 9 – 4.
The course is assessed through both coursework and exams. Students must complete all four units: Changing Awareness of Crime: Coursework Criminological Theories: Written Exam Crime Scene to Court Room: Coursework Crime and Punishment: Written Exam
