Criminology, Law & Psychology

Course Information

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Criminology, Law & Psychology, is a programme where you will undertake three different but overlapping subjects. You will study the theories of crime, the practice of a solicitor and the different psychological perspectives.

You can also take BTEC Criminology alongside 2 A-Levels of your choice, dependent on your GCSE results grades and subject availability.

Please contact the curriculum director Joanne about your options with this combination.

What will I study?

• Criminology is the study of the reasons why individuals commit crimes. By understanding why a person commits a crime, we can develop ways to control crime or rehabilitate the criminal.

• Psychology is a fascinating and varied subject. This course offers an exciting opportunity to explore many different areas of psychology, providing a broad basis for later specialisation. The applied nature of the course provides a platform to put theory into practical use.

• Within your Law classes you will explore the complexity of the English Legal System, criminal law, contract law and the law on negligence with all its fascinations and flaws. You will develop the skills needed to work within the legal profession.

What makes Criminology, Applied Law & Applied Psychology, at #H6 different?

• You attend workshops with criminals who have been rehabilitated

• You visit to The Freud Museum to look at the life and works of a key psychologist

• You go on a research field trip to investigate human behaviour

• There are talks from experts within Mental Health and Probation services

How will I be assessed?

A mixture of external examinations and assignments which are marked internally. The exams will be carried out at different points over the two years.

Entry requirements

Our Tutors

The criminology, psychology and law course is delivered by tutors who possess a wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience regarding crime, criminal justice system, criminological, legal and psychological theories. The criminology and law team also consists of practitioners from the legal sector who can bring a unique perspective and insight to this multidisciplinary field.

Our students

Our students embrace theoretical concepts and approaches in all subjects. Students are also interested in acquiring an in-depth understanding of the complexities of criminal, psychological, delinquent and deviant behaviour, as well as society’s reaction to crime. Students continue to study outside college with a view to progressing further knowledge to build on their prior learning. The reputation of this innovative course precedes itself with students travelling from a great distance, to benefit from this wholesome experience.

Your Future

Students develop a range of professional skills such as critical, analytical and communication skills and personal development that they would have experienced from the units and practical learning, to equip them for the next stage of their professional journey.

Future Careers

Progression routes

A considerable number of students who choose this combined course do so with the intention of entering into a career in either psychology, law or criminology or sometimes a career in the combination of all three. However, it can lead to exciting careers in the many other sectors for example education and social work.

The opportunities are widespread in a number of different areas including clinical psychology, occupational psychology and forensic psychology.

During the duration of the course you will receive advice and assistance on accessing your chosen career.