Vocational Criminology

Course summary

Why this course? Studying Criminology provides the opportunity to have a better understanding of the different types of crimes, influences on perception of crime and why some crimes are unreported. You will also gain knowledge about why people commit crime and how the criminal justice system works from the moment a crime has been identified to the verdict. Content includes: Unreported crimes Theories of criminality Information from crime scene to the courtroom Aims of punishment Student profile This is a course for those who have an interest in understanding the society through the study of crime. Students will need to easily answer essay type questions and learn the specific terminology of criminology. They will also have to revise regularly to ensure the consolidation of previous knowledge. Progression An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology.