Criminology Diploma
Sixth Form Life
What will I study?
Criminologists specialize in a number of different areas, such as environmental criminology, which emphasizes the details of the surroundings where crimes occur. Criminologists also have been responsible for improving police activities and functions through innovations such as community-oriented policing and predictive policing.
How Will This Subject Help Me In The Future?
There are lots of different career paths you can take, click the button below to see all of the careers that are commonly linked to this subject.
Linked Careers
Criminologists work in a variety of environments, including:
- Colleges and universities
- Think-tanks
- Legislative bodies
- Public policy areas
Forensic Psychologists often study criminal behaviour and the psychological aspects of criminals to identify patterns. They also study the impacts of different law enforcement techniques. Overall, forensic psychologist work in several different environments under job titles including:
- Criminal profiler
- Jury consultant
- Prison psychologist
- Expert witness
- Psychological investigator
Other Criminology Careers Crime impacts nearly every aspect of society and nearly every industry has a need for investigative services, loss prevention, or fraud protection. In addition, a degree in criminology can lay the foundation for other related careers, such as lawyers, counsellors, and social workers. Other careers available to criminology majors might include:
- Private investigator
- Insurance fraud investigator
- Security specialist
How Is This Course Assessed?
There are two coursework modules and two exams.
Unit 1 is Changing Awareness of Crime
Unit 2 is Criminological Theories
Unit 3 is Crime Scene to Courtroom
Unit 4 is Crime and Punishment.
Mixture of case studies and documentaries-many available via Netflix/BBC iPlayer.
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