Course overview
Criminology is about crime and punishment. It is an exciting interdisciplinary subject that combines aspects of law, psychology, sociology and biology. It explores how crime is defined, why people commit crimes, and how society responds to crime. Studying criminology will allow you to understand the culture of crime and the workings of the criminal justice system, including the police, courts, prosecution services, prisons and rehabilitation services.
You’ll cover topics like: the changing awareness of crime, perceptions of crime, why some crimes go unreported, criminological theories, crime scene to courtroom, and crime and punishment.
Course information
This course is assessed by a combination of internal and external examination. There will be two externally assessed exams and two internally assessed units. Your internal exam will involve planning a campaign for change relating to under-reported crime and designing effective materials for use in campaigning for change.
Studying criminology will enable you to develop skills that are vital to all careers, including independent working, communication skills, problem solving, and research skills. Students could go on to study Criminology, Sociology, Psychology, Law or similar subjects in higher education.
Grades 9-4 in 5 GCSE programmes (AGCSE: 4.50 – 5.00)
Depending on your previous grades you may need to study English and maths alongside your other courses. These are essential skills that all employers value.
Head to our website and complete our simple online application form: www.stockton.ac.uk/apply
Alternatively, you can find a hard copy of our application form at the back of our prospectus. Complete this and post it back to us, or hand it in at our Reception.
Learning activities are varied and diverse to reflect the nature of the subject. Lessons activities include debates, designing campaign materials, group work, project management and practical research activities. You will have the opportunity to analyse a range of case studies and real-life crime scenarios.
