Course Summary

The Applied Diploma in Criminology is designed as a two-year course to study alongside two other A-level subjects. The course aims to develop your understanding of criminology, which is relevant to a number of occupations today. It links in very well with subjects such as Sociology, Law and Psychology.

Entry requirements

You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/equivalent or above, including English at grade 5 and Maths at grade 4.

You will have an interview and initial assessment. Parents and carers are welcome to attend the interview but not the initial assessment. If you are successful, you will be allocated a place to study.

To progress to the second year, you will need to demonstrate a Pass grade or above in your first year.

Course Content

There are four units of study:

• Changing awareness of crime - internal assessment
• Criminological theories - external assessment
• Crime scene to courtroom - internal assessment
• Crime and punishment - external assessment

How will I be assessed?

The qualification consists of both internal assignment-based assessments and external examinations. The overall qualification is graded A*-E.

Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?

No

What can I do after this course?

Further Study

This qualification supports entry to higher education to study subject areas such as Criminology, Psychology, Sociology and Law.

Careers

The qualification develops your understanding and skills so that you are able to consider employment within some aspects of criminal justice, such as the National Probation Service, the Courts and Tribunals Service and the National Offender Management Service.

Note - you only need to make one application for A-levels. You can specify the additional A-Levels you wish to study when you fill out the application form