Criminology at Beckfoot equips learners with applied knowledge, understanding and skills, in purposeful contexts, linked to the criminal justice system. This prepares them for further study and training, ignites their passion for justice , and develops their critical appreciation of the reasons, patterns and approaches to crime in the UK and beyond.
Skills required
- Discussion and debate
- Essay writing
- Application
- Evaluation and analysis
Entry Requirements
- Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics
- Grade 5 in GCSE English
Units studied
spec?
- Criminological concepts
- Criminological theories
- Case studies
- Legislation and case law
- Policy development and law enforcement
- The application of justice
Careers
Our Criminology curriculum develops a range of employable
skills: analysis and evaluation,
computer literacy and presentation skills. Students will be prepared to progress on to further
study of the subject at higher
education level.
Enrichment
Students will learn about the
important role of criminology
and the justice system. By looking at a range of theories they
will have a broader understanding of how the ideas of crime
and punishment can affect the
local area.