Criminology

Statement of Intent

The purpose of Criminology is to enable learners to weigh up the strengths and weaknesses of explanations, policies and procedures surrounding crime. 

This helps to develop critical thinking skills and to make judgements on what works best to reduce crime in society.  This will help students become confident at looking at things from a range of viewpoints, and using evidence to back up claims.   It will also equip them for adult life in terms of wider reading and understanding of society, as well as appreciating that human behaviour has different causes.  Students will also become more knowledgeable citizens in terms of what is covered about the law and legal implications of different behaviours.

Career Opportunities

Careers in Criminal

Justice System

  • Criminologist
  • Lawyer / Solicitor
  • Police officer
  • Lecturer
  • Government advisor
  • Charity worker
  • Intelligence officer
  • Political risk analyst
  • Social researcher


Detecting Crime

  • Criminal profiler
  • Police officer
  • Detective
  • Forensic scientist
  • Private investigator
  • Pathologist
  • Scene of the crime officers
  • Forensic psychologist
  • Intelligence analyst
  • Polygraph examiner

Helping people

  • Probation officer
  • Prison guard
  • Social worker
  • Youth worker
  • Police officer
  • Lawyer / Solicitor
  • Teacher or Lecturer
  • Forensic psychologist
  • Charity worker
  • Counsellor
  • Victim care officer
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