Diploma in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development, Introduction to Principals of Criminology L2

Course overview

An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology.

Criminology is the scientific study of crime and criminals. It is a multi-disciplinary approach that draws together methods and perspectives from a range of social sciences, including sociology and psychology. There are therefore some areas of commonality with these subjects; however, none of these subjects alone provides the same insights as are to be gained from the multi-disciplinary approach of criminology.

The Level 2 Diploma course is introducing Principles of Criminology and is designed to provide learners with an effective experience in developing study skills and the initial stages of learning about the discipline in terms of the concepts, theories and perspectives which characterise criminology. It is designed as an introduction to the study of criminology, for those that require to complete maths and English or do not have the 4 GCSEs for the Certificate Level 3 Criminology therefore it does not provide, on its own, progression to work in criminology or a career as a criminologist or in any other forensic service(s).

Course requirements

For the level 2 Diploma a minimum 4 GCSE’s at grades 3 - 2 or equivalent, including Maths and English, or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject area. These will be subject to individual requirements at interview.

What will I do?

The Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development Introduction to Principals of Criminology is taught as a full study programme and designed for 16-19 year olds in Full time education. You will be required to attend at least 3 days a week alongside maths and English and other skill building subjects.

You will study among other unit subjects: Young People, Law and Order, Career Opportunities, Personal Development, Personal study Skills, Research skills, Teamwork and have enrichment subjects such as Introduction to Forensics and work alongside the Uniformed Public Service students.

You may also be given the opportunity to experience various visits and guest speakers during your programme of study for Introduction to Principals of Criminology. Previous trips have included HMP Durham Prison, Durham Police Training Centre, Durham and Teesside Crown Courts, as well as a visit to London to complete a Houses of Parliament tour and a Jack the Ripper Crime Trail.

There is also the opportunity for any students who are interested, to undertake the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) from Bronze up to Gold standard during your time at College. (NB - a small fee will apply).

What will it give me?

Successful completion of this course will give you Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development Introduction to Principals of Criminology. The chance for progression to the substantial Level 3 in Criminology should you be successful.

Materials needed

Students will need all basic stationery items for studying. There may be some cost implications for some of the trips across the period of study, however this will be discussed for individual visits with students at the time.

It is also mandatory to purchase a uniform (help towards this will be available for some learners); tutors will organise uniforms once courses commence.

You will also need a leaver arch file, a set of dividers and plastic wallets.

What can I do when I finish?

Following the study and completion of the Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development Introduction to Principals of Criminology you have the opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Applied Certificate (one year) and Level 3 Diploma (two years) in Criminology study programme. Following the second year of Level 3 study, students who achieve high enough grades and UCAS points will be able to apply for Higher Education courses of study at the College or via UCAS to various universities. You may also choose to apply for employment or an apprenticeship opportunity following your studies.

If you gain suitable grades you may progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Criminology which involves either one (Level 3 Certificate) or two (Level 3 Diploma) more years of study at Level 3 and by the end of that second year, learners would have the equivalent of 2 x A-Levels, which may then allow you to progress onto Higher Education at College on the BA (Hons) Degree in Sociology & Criminology or other Higher Education courses such as Foundation or Honours Degrees in Criminology, Law, Leadership and Management at University, or employment in one of the Armed or Emergency Services.

What next?

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