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Certificate in Criminology Level 2 (Evening)

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  • Course Type
    Adult Courses
  • Course Code
    AE222
  • Campus
    Hamilton
  • Start Date
    13th Jan
  • Level
    Level 2
  • Duration
    14 weeks

This course is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's Adult Skills Fund.

Our Level 2 Certificate in Criminology is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience in developing study skills and the discipline in terms of the concepts, theories and perspectives which characterise criminology.

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 within these subjects; however, none of these subjects alone provide the same insights as are to be gained from the multi-disciplinary approach of criminology.

  • Course Details

    The aims of the qualification are to enable you:

    • To provide a foundation of academic study skills as the basis for a range of related progression options
    • To provide an introduction to a range of substantive areas, basic concepts and theories within criminology

  • Can I study for free?

    Can I study for free?

    You may be able to study for free if this course will help improve your employment prospects. You could be eligible if you are:

    • Employed and earning below:
      • £37,144.00 (if you live in the Liverpool City Region; Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens or Halton)
      • £26,800(if you live outside the Liverpool City Region)
    • Employed and receiving certain state benefits
    • Unemployed (with or without benefits)
    • Asylum seekers can access free courses up to Level 2 if the course supports long-term employment.

    Terms and Conditions apply.

  • Entry Guidelines

    You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.

    Applicants may be considered on their individual skills and experience.

    You do not need formal qualifications for this course. However, you must be able to read and write clearly, interpret tasks, be willing to work independently, produce answers in a legible and understandable form and organise information clearly and coherently.

    If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

  • Where can I progress to?

    Level 3 Access to Social Sciences (with Maths and English at Level 2).

  • Timetable

    One evening (3h) per week.
    This course can also be studied in the day times, but an application to the correct course (Day) must be made.

  • Assessment Methods

    You will build up a portfolio of evidence that covers the relevant assessment criteria. All your work will be internally assessed and verified by the teaching team and then externally verified by the awarding body Ascentis.

    You will complete two units:

    • Aspects of Crime
    • Criminal Justice System, Crime and Social Groups

If you're not eligible to study for free, the cost of this course is:

£360.00

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