Entry Requirements
GCSE Grade 5 in English, with an average points score of 4.5 or above.
Assessment Method
This course is assessed by Controlled Assessments (50%) and exams (50%)
About this course
This course is ideal for learners who are interested in the criminal justice system. Learners will look at why people commit crime, why certain crimes are not reported and why some people are more likely to report crimes than others. You could complement your studies with additional activities including our Social Science Action society.
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is aimed at students who:
Aim to work within the Criminal Justice sector, Sociology or Psychology, in careers such as Probation Service, the Courts, Tribunal Service or Police to name a few.
Wish to progress on to Higher Education to study a Social Science related degree.
Are interested in the criminal justice system .
Have an open mind and are able to consider a range of ideas to produce a coherent argument to support their claims .
Are willing to read ahead in preparation for class activities and work to weekly deadlines.
Are able to complete exams, but like being able to back this up with coursework.
What will you learn?
Changing Awareness of Crime: Learners will have an opportunity to understand a wide range of different crimes that are committed and the reasons why people may not always report such crimes by exploring the social construction of criminality.
Criminological Theories: Learners will explore the various different theories into the causes of crime.
Crime Scene to Courtroom: Learners will look at the different methods of investigating crime, including crime scene investigation and forensic science in order to justify their effectiveness in criminal investigations.
Crime and Punishment: Types of punishment for criminal behaviour, why we use these different methods and how effective these are.
What skills will you develop?
Textual Analysis
Theoretical framework
Literacy
Research
Problem solving
Collaboration
Confidence
Effort
Systems
Practice
Meeting deadlines
Evaluative Criticism
Analysis
Resilience
Related Courses
Looking for something that works well with this course? Here are some related courses to consider.
Law
Psychology
Sociology
Progression routes
Youth and Social Worker
Teaching
Criminal Justice System
Counselling
Health and Social Care
Psychology
Police
Forensic Science
Legal Profession