This course is QAA accredited and validated through Skills and Education Group Access Awards.
Throughout this course you will study a range of different subject areas across sociology, criminology and psychology.
Students on this pathway are expected to progress to study university courses in discipline such as social work, criminology, probation, police force, psychology, counselling, etc.
This course is completed in two years. You will attend college 1 days per week (Monday 9am – 5pm), and you will need to do a similar amount of independent study in addition to college attendance. This is considered to be a part-time course of study.
Learning Aim: 40012888
Key Information
Course Level
Level 3
Delivery
Part-Time
Duration
This course is a part-time course, with 1 day a week attendance required in college over two academic years. There will be a requirement for you to complete additional study outside of the classroom.
Topics you will study on this course include:
- Criminology Theories
- Current issues in Criminology
- Human Rights
- Law & Morality
- Psychological Profiling
- Child Development
- Behaviour & the Brain
- The Welfare State
- Youth Subculture
- Poverty in Contemporary Britain
Assessment takes place at regular intervals throughout the course. Units take around 7 weeks to complete with assessment normally taking place at the end of the unit. A range of assessment methods is used including research tasks, structured questions, presentations and in-class tests.
Applicants are normally expected to have achieved GCSE English and Maths at grade C / 4 before starting on this course. However, we welcome all applications and take account of individual circumstances including work experience and other achievements when offering places.
Financial Support
Depending on your situation, you may be able to access a range of financial support available.
Course Fees
UK
We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.
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