Social Sciences Curriculum Intent:
- To impart knowledge and cultural awareness that allows students to develop a deeper understanding of the world we live in.
- To develop a range of skills that are necessary in everyday contexts.
- To raise interest, engagement and aspiration within the Social Science department; leading to students being motivated to succeed in Sociology, Psychology & Criminology.
Criminology:
- The ability to absorb large quantities of information (such as different sociological concepts and studies).
- To analyse and evaluate information from a variety of information formats.
- To interpret crime scene scenarios and form judgements.
- To make judgements leading to well supported and consistent arguments and conclusions.
Curriculum:
Studying criminology will not only teach students content and subject knowledge but equip them with various transferable skills desirable in a range of careers.
Websites:
- Moral Panics
- Documentaries: Channel 4 documentaries – ‘Killer behind Bars’, Folk Devils & Moral Panics’ – BY Stan Cohen
Books:
- Criminology 2ndEdition – by Tim Newburn
- Criminology 4thEdition – by Stephen Jones
- Media and Crime: Key Approaches to Criminology – by Yvonne Jewkes
A Level Examination Board: EDUQAS Level 3 Criminology
A Level Assessment Method:
2 external exams and 2 internally conducted but externally moderated controlled assessments:
Year 12
Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime (Controlled Assessment)
Unit 2: Criminological Theories (External Exam)
Year 13
Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom Controlled Assessment)
Unit 4: Crime and Punishment (External Exam)
Where Criminology can take you:
Tough Nickel reports that careers relating to Criminology have been on the increase and are set to continue.
Criminology students often follow careers in: Law, Criminal Justice System, Police Service, Prison Service Management, Probation Service, Sociology & Psychology.