Criminology - A Level

Year 12 Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime Internally assessed assignment This part of the course will allow you to understand a wide range of different crimes that are committed and the reasons why people may not always report such crimes. Unit 2: Criminological Theories External exam You will begin by looking at how we define crime by exploring the relationship between criminal behaviour and deviance. In addition, you will explore psychological and sociological explanations for criminal behaviour and what leads people to commit different types of crimes.

Year 13 Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom Internally assessed assignment You will look at the different methods of investigating crime, including crime scene investigation and forensic science in order to justify their effectiveness in criminal investigations. You will then analyse how the evidence gathered is used within the criminal trial process in order to reach a guilty or not guilty verdict. Unit 4: Crime and Punishment External exam In this unit you will study types of punishment for criminal behaviour, why we use these various methods and how effective they are. You will also look at the different agencies who work to stop people getting involved in criminal activity or prevent those with previous convictions from re-offending.