Course Summary
Criminology focuses on the causes and consequences of crime, as well as how the criminal justice system responds to crime.
The subject includes a wide range of sociological and psychological theories that attempt to explain criminal behaviour, the harms associated with offending and how the criminal justice system operates.
Sociology is a discipline concerned with the explanation of social life and human behaviour of all kinds. It equips students with the skills to understand the breadth of social experience.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
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Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a
period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your
language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible
for this course.
Entry Requirements
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Victim Support / AdviceWorker | Crime Analyst | Working with people in conflict with the law (e.g. offender management, rehabilitation, etc.) | Researcher | Civil Servant (e.g. Police Officer, Prison Officer, etc.) | Policy Analyst (e.g. working to shape criminal justice policy and practice) | Charity Worker (e.g. working with the families of victims and/or offenders) | Journalist or media worker | Statistics Analyst | Teacher | Voluntary Sector Worker | Private Sector career, e.g. management, market researcher, etc. | Youth and Community Worker. | Housing Manager | Journalist | International Aid Worker
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