Level 3 Applied Diploma Criminology

Course summary

Changing awareness of Crime - You will explore and develop skills to differentiate between myth and reality when it comes to crime and to recognise that common representations may be misleading and inaccurate. You will have also understand the importance of changing public perceptions of crime and be able to use and assess a variety of methods used by agencies to raise awareness of crime so that it can be tackled effectively Criminological theories - You will explore and develop the skills to evaluate some criminological theories and know there are debates within the different theories. You will understand how changes in criminological theory have influenced policy. You will also have gained the skills to apply the theories to a specific crime or criminal in order to understand both the behaviour and the theory. Crime scene to Courtroom - You will explore and develop the skills to review criminal cases, evaluating the evidence in the cases to determine whether the verdict is safe and just.   Crime and Punishment - You will explore and develop your understanding of the criminal justice system in England and Wales and how it operates to achieve social control.