Wakefield College

What you'll study

The curriculum covers the causes of criminal behaviour, how crime is perceived, and the criminal justice processes from investigation to sentencing. Core topic areas include:

• Changing awareness of crime — types of crime, perceptions, under-reporting, media portrayals and interpretation of official crime data, plus the role and impact of crime campaigns.
• Criminological theories — biological, psychological and sociological explanations for offending.
• Crime scene to courtroom — personnel and techniques involved in criminal investigations and courtroom procedures leading to verdicts.
• Crime and punishment — law-making, the workings of criminal justice and the functions and forms of punishment.

Entry requirements

The published course page lists an "Entry Requirements" section but provides no specific qualifications or grades. Applicants should consult the college for current entry criteria and any required combinations with other A Level subjects.

Career prospects

The course is aimed at students interested in careers within the criminal justice sector or those who wish to study criminology at university. It provides foundational knowledge relevant to roles in policing, probation, youth justice and other criminal justice-related occupations, as well as supporting progression to higher education in criminology or related social sciences.

Scholarships & funding angle

Specific scholarships or fee details are not listed on the course page. Prospective students should check the college's student finance and bursary information for guidance on tuition support, travel bursaries and other funding options available to further education learners.