Criminology

Criminology provides you with a broad insight into the Criminal Justice System, exploring the nature of crime and the thought processes around it.

Fact file

  • GCSEs to include a Grade 4 in English

  • Minimum Average GCSE Score required for this course: 4

  • Controlled assessments form 50% of the course and examined units form 50% of the course

  • This course complements A level Law, Psychology and Sociology.

Course Summary

This is a two year course where you will study four units (two units in year 1 and two units in year 2) that will give you a Level 3 Diploma in Criminology.

After studying Criminology at Barton Peveril you will have a developed understanding of the Criminal Justice System, with the ability to examine information to critique the verdicts of criminal cases and their impact on society