Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology

Course Content

This qualification has two internally assessed units (assignments), and two units which are assessed by external examination.

Who is it for?

Students who are interested in why people commit crime, different types of crimes and our perception of different crimes Would you like to learn about the workings of our criminal justice system, bringing the accused to court, criminal theories and social control?Are you well organised with high work standards and the ability to work to deadlines?

The Sixth Form College is well-provided with dedicated teaching rooms; most of which are equipped with I.T facilities, digital projectors, video and audio connections. Where appropriate, a specialist facility such as laboratory or editing suite is available. The College has a well-developed VLE for student use. Open access IT facilities and a comprehensive Learning Resources Centre are provided.

You will not be in College every day from 9am to 5pm, students on an AS/ A level course will have free time and you do not need to be on the premises unless you have a timetabled session or tutorial.

The lessons are 1 hour 30 minutes which is the standard session allocation. You will have a subject tutor who will be responsible for reviewing your general progress and helping you with your problems. You will see them on a regular basis. This subject would normally be studied with two or three other AS/A levels as a full time course.