Criminology is the scientific study of crime, including its causes, responses by the criminal justice system, and methods of prevention. In both the mandatory and optional units, leaners will study the nature and extent of crime, crime in the community, forensic science and crime control strategies.
Successful completion of entry test.
No previous qualifications required.
This National Progression Award (NPA) allows learners to study criminology, including the complex nature of crime and the problems of measuring crime. It develops an understanding of the criminal justice system and provides bite-sized chunks of learning that are straightforward for centres to adopt and for learners to study. NPA Criminology covers areas such as the nature and extent of crime, and forensic psychology.
Some places are available for late application