Criminology is the study of why crime occurs. In this A Level equivalent, you will study a range of theories of why individuals commit crimes, as well as how society manages crime. Criminology is an interdisciplinary subject which means that it draws on psychological, sociological, biological theories as well as looking at how crime is dealt with by law and by governments
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
Topics covered can include
- Changing Awareness of Crime
- Criminological Theories
- Crime Scene to Court Room
- Crime and Punishment
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need
- Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language
- Grade 5 or above in one other written subject, such as History, Geography, Humanities, English Literature, Business, Media Studies, Religious Studies, Drama and Film Studies
- Three further GCSEs at grade 4 or above
If you wish to study 4 A Levels, you will need 7 GCSEs at grade 7 or above, including two at grade 8
All applicants must have an interview to confirm that an A Level programme is suitable for them
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
The course is assessed via a mix of controlled assessment and traditional exam questions. The first and third units are assessed through 8 hour-controlled assessments, where you have access to your notes to complete an unseen brief. The second and fourth units are assessed through 1. 5 hour exams, which will take place in May/June
WHAT WILL IT COST?
School Leavers
If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information
WHAT CAN I DO AFTER?
This A Level equivalent can provides a background for further study in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology and Law, as well as synoptic links with subjects such as Media Studies, Biology and Government and Politics. An A Level programme is widely regarded as the standard entry qualification for top universities in the UK, and the rest of the world. Many of our students go onto study for a degree at the university of their choice, with some choosing to progress into apprenticeships or other employment.
Hi, does anybody think that doing revision cramming extra for 2 days will be effective in securing me an A for Criminology Unit 4 on 7th June. So far I have gotten A in my practice for each U4 paper, but that was also like 1 day cram and I was lucky to guess which paper to revise for doing the practice, so I am not sure if I can do the same but 1 day extra for June 7th. I have till 13. 30 [exam starts] but be there by 13. 15 so I can fit extra cramming too. With this do strategy, if I familiarise myself with all the past papers and practice it for the 2 days straight and refresh the statistics as well as any extra content, does anyone think I’ve got a solid chance to grab that A. [Any grammar or punctuation isn’t rlly followed through on this qs sorry]Know your dates - plan your revision, make sure you’re fully prepared, and get exam ready.
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