Crime & Society Academy
This course is designed for anyone with an enquiring mind, an interest in the cause and effect of crime and victimisation and how society responds to crime. The Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is designed to support learners progressing to university. It will give you not only a Level 3 in Criminology but also two A levels, in both Psychology and Sociology.
The elements taught are relevant to a wide range of career paths, including social and probation work, criminal justice services, law, sociology and psychology. Included in the programme are opportunities to experience real world work placements and visits and trips to explore the different criminal justice systems across the UK and abroad.
The programme will help you use your skills, knowledge and experience to make a difference to the society that we live in. We will look at a range of social science perspectives and give you the chance to explore sociological, psychological and political approaches to crime and behaviour. Crime is an everyday occurrence in modern society – most people are affected by crime at some time in their life.
Criminology has been developed to prepare you for university places in a diverse range of areas within the criminal justice field, including law, probation work, sociology and psychology.
Study at Level:
This course comprises a Level 3 in Criminology plus A Levels in Psychology and Sociology.
You will study a whole host of exciting and interesting topics during your course, and look at a number of different approaches to psychology including cognitive, behavioural, physiological, social and areas such as relationships, memory, attachment, sleep, clinical psychology and mental health.
You will also be given the opportunity for independent research in an area of psychology that interests you. On this programme you will cover a wide range of interesting and exciting sociology topics over the two years and will have the opportunity to develop a broad set of essential academic skills, including the ability to analyse and formulate clear, logical arguments with scope for extensive evaluation from a range of theoretical perspectives.
This course is assessed predominantly by examinations and synoptic testing. This is very different to the other assessment types available at Level 3 at Scarborough TEC and is equivalent to A Level study.
You will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above. These must include English and Maths. To progress on to Year 2, you must have successfully completed Year 1.
At level 2 and above you are required to complete a work placement. This will be an external work placement within your industry of study.
During your course, we ensure you develop employability skills and gain the relevant experience for your next steps. We provide information, advice and support when completing your course and progressing to work or going into further study. When applying for university, we can provide support with the UCAS application and Student Finance. Once you’ve completed a Level 3 qualification, you could progress into employment or further your studies with a degree qualification.
