Criminology
LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE (WJEC EDURAS)
This course is equivalent to one A Level and is taken as part of an A Level programme.
Criminology is the scientific study of crime and criminals. The discipline looks at the many reasons why a person commits a crime, and by understanding what motivates individuals to commit crimes, we can develop techniques to control crime in society and rehabilitate criminals.
Key topics
understanding different types of crimes that take place in society and why they go unreported
learning criminological theories
understanding different investigative techniques used in criminal investigations
learning how evidence is processed and how decisions are made about sentencing
understanding more about the criminal justice system in England and Wales and how it operates to achieve social control
You will
apply what you have learnt to real life cases and situations
participate in discussion and debate
develop practical and academic skills
learn from practitioners in the criminal justice sector
take part in trips to the Magistrates/Crown Court
+ Next steps
Students on this course will typically progress in to university. They will study subjects such as Law, Sociology, Psychology, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, and Applied Science alongside Criminology. This serves the purpose to gain the foundation knowledge to progress towards careers in the Police, Criminal Investigation, Forensics, Counter-Terrorism, Customs and other such roles.