Thinking about a career in the Criminology and Forensics? Do you find yourself piecing together clues like a seasoned detective while watching crime shows? If so, welcome to the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Criminology - your gateway to unraveling the mysteries of deviant behavior, forensic science, and the criminal justice system.
The course covers core areas of wide-ranging disciplines that will benefit you either as you progress to higher levels of study or in the workplace.
The diploma allows learners to undertake study related to forensics and criminology topics. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programme. The mandatory units include a mixture of science-based units, which will support forensic topics, and basic criminology units. These include Crime Statistics, Forensic Investigation Procedures, Forensic Science and Introduction to Criminology.
There are many options to engage with industry and projects that allow you to gain experience along with your final qualification. Find out more about Maths and English qualifications offered at the college.
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Timetabled days
- Wednesday 6pm to 9pm
- Thursday 6pm to 9pm
- Friday 9:15am to 4pm
What the course includes
A number of different assessments are used on the Access course. These include essay writing; presentations; time-controlled assessments; an e-portfolio of Higher Education Study Skills. These assessments will develop your academic skills in line with university expectations ensuring a smooth transition into degree level study programmes.
The specific mandatory modules you will undertake are:
- Crime Statistics
- Forensic Investigation Procedures
- Forensic Science
- Introduction to Criminology
In addition, various carefully chosen modules are included to support your learning and progression.
Where will this course take me?
Progression routes
- BSc (Hons) Criminological Psychology
- BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
- BSc (Hons) Police Studies with Criminal Psychology
- BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
- BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Criminology
- BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Psychology
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Law
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
- BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
