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STUDENT VOICE
CRIMINOLOGY
Single Vocational A Level
Why study Criminology?
Criminology is a modern and innovative course which
looks at crime from the perspective of both criminals
and victims. The subject teaches a critical analysis of the
criminal justice system, whilst also examining the motives
of criminals. This course is especially appealing to those
who wish to pursue a career in forensics or criminal
psychology.
What's covered?
Lucy Glover
Fred Longworth High School
A Level Law and Psychology and
Vocational A Level Criminology
“B6 offered all the courses I wanted to study, I
could do a mixed programme and it has a good
law reputation. I would recommend studying Law
or Criminology to anyone who has a passion for
it. I really enjoyed the trip to Shrewsbury Prison, it
was insightful and covered criminology, forensic
psychology, law, history and sociology. After
leaving The Sixth Form I hope to study Law and
Criminology at the University of Sheffield.”
The course is focused on assessing biological,
individualistic and sociological theories of crime
including: changing awareness of crime, criminological
theories, crime scene to court room and crime and
punishment.
Future Opportunities
This qualification will allow you to gain the required
knowledge and skills to be able to consider employment
within a range of aspects of the criminal justice system,
law or the police, including the courts, national probation
service and tribunal service, or the national offender
management service.