Crime and Social Studies

This course will give you the knowledge on how society and the law work together. It will help you answer the question: Are you born a criminal? Why do people reoffend? Does rehabilitation work? What shapes us to be law abiding citizens? While gaining the analytical and evaluative skills needed to progress onto university, apprenticeship or employment.

You will learn the relevant knowledge and skills required to apply key theories in criminology and sociology to real case studies of serial killers and world famous criminals that have shaped British history. Applying the law to case studies to help you understand how and why people are found guilty in a court of law and the skills required to work in the industry. You will also learn about our education system, class and employment system that shapes your life.

• Criminology – Explore criminological theories, learn how crime is measured and reported, and examine how policies and justice systems address crime
• Applied Law – Understand the foundations of law in England and Wales, including court structures, legal personnel, and how laws are made and applied
• Psychology – Gain valuable insights into cognitive, behavioural and developmental psychology and apply them to real-world case studies
• The criminal justice process – Learn how police, courts, and correctional services work together to investigate, prosecute and rehabilitate offenders
• Crime scene to courtroom – Follow the journey of a criminal case from investigation and evidence gathering through to trial and sentencing
• Criminal behaviour and social influence – Examine why people commit crimes, the role of peer pressure, mental health and societal factors in shaping behaviour
• Understanding social inequality – Investigate how poverty, gender, ethnicity and education influence crime rates and public perception
• Critical thinking and research skills – Develop your ability to evaluate evidence, build persuasive arguments, and conduct ethical social research

Level 3 – 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths

University Degrees

• Psychology
• Criminology
• LLB Law
• Policing
• Law and criminology
• Law and Policing
• Sociology
• Education and teaching
• Social Policy

Apprenticeships in law, policing and more

Entry-level roles in youth work, social services, forensic psychology, or legal administration