Criminology (Diploma/AAQ)

While we have passed our January application deadline, we do invite late/further applications or expressions of interest (contact us using - sixthform@samuelward.co.uk).

Criminology is the study of crime and criminals. This applied qualification (AAQ) provides the opportunity to study different types of crime, understand why people commit crime and how the criminal justice sector works. Students will also develop an understanding of how political and policing policies, along with environmental design can be implemented to try and reduce crime.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN:

▶ The nature of crime in our society?

▶ Why and how we punish people?

▶ Criminal behaviour and deviance?

▶ How criminal theory influences social policy?

This course has a combination of non-examined assessment (NEA) components and examinations.

Students will need to meet the entry requirements of their chosen pathway:

Pathway 1: Five or more GCSE grades 5-9 (including English Language and Maths) for an A-level study programme

Pathway 2: Five or more GCSE grades 5-9 (aiming for a 5 in English Language and Maths) to study two A-level subjects and one Level 3 Diploma/AAQ

Pathway 3: Five or more GCSE grades 4-9 (resitting English Language or Maths if needed) to study one A-level and two Level 3 Diplomas/AAQs or three Level 3 Diplomas/AAQs

Additional entry requirements for this course:

Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language or a Humanities subject at GCSE

Studying Criminology can lead to careers in the Police Service, Prison Service, social work and social research. Students may also be able to consider employment within the criminal justice system, e.g. the National Probation Service, the Courts and Tribunals Service or the National Offender Management Service.