Criminology

Criminology is the scientific study of criminal behaviour. In Unit 1 students will explore crime, deviance and its social construction. You will explore a range of crimes and look at why they may go unreported.

You will evaluate data from CSEW, ONS and police records for reliability, validity and ethics. You will evaluate a range of campaigns for change, before planning, designing and justifying your own campaign for change on an under-reported crime.

In Unit 2, you will explore biological, individualistic and sociological theories of criminality, evaluating theories for strengths and weaknesses. You will also explore the impact these theories have had on policies.