The study of criminology offers numerous personal and professional advantages.
By delving into the causes and motivations of criminal behaviour, criminology provides a comprehensive understanding that serves as the foundation for effective crime prevention and intervention strategies.
This field equips you with critical thinking and research skills,and opens up diverse career opportunities within the criminal justice system such as:
Moreover, criminology’s focus on social justice allows you to explore and address systemic inequalities within the criminal justice system.
The global perspective offered by criminology broadens your horizons, fostering an appreciation for cultural nuances in crime prevention approaches.
The study of criminology facilitates personal growth, empowering you with knowledge to make informed decisions about personal safety and encouraging active participation in building safer communities.
The course has 4 main units over 2 years:
1st Year
2nd Year
There are many universities in the North East that study Criminology with the following degree options:
To study A Levels, you will need to achieve a strong GCSE grade profile including Maths and English Language.
If you don’t quite get these grades, we do offer an initial assessment to check your suitability for the course.
We are fortunate to have teaching staff across a range of specialisms, from law, police and social sciences.
This course is perfect for those wishing to get into careers in the following areas:
To ensure career-specific opportunities, you will complete a 30-hour work experience linked to your career goal.
There will also be a plethora of guest speakers and trips.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 2246 or email us at [email protected]
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
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View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.