A Levels with Applied Criminology Level 3

The first unit explores our awareness of crimes which often go ‘under the radar’.

The second unit offers an introduction to the various theoretical explanations to criminal and deviant behaviour. Is there such as thing as a ‘born’ criminal? Is criminal behaviour learned?

The third and fourth units are taken in the second year. With unit 3 taking you on a journey through the legal system by examining those who work within it, covering techniques such as DNA, CCTV, eye witness testimony and criminal profiling.

The fourth and final unit has a huge emphasis on the different agencies which operate within our criminal justice system such as the police, the prison service and probation. This unit will help you to develop a critical awareness of some of the contemporary issues that these agencies face today.

September- June

You should have achieved at least five 9-5 grades at GCSE (not equivalents), including English language and maths. An average GCSE point score of 5.5 recommended (only GCSE grades for this score, not equivalents).As well as the entry requirments above you will also need to meet the speciific requirements for the A Level courses you choose.

The course is assessed by both controlled assessment (50%) and external examination (50%). With each year having an external exam and a controlled assessment. Each of these four assessments are equally weighted.

University Opportunities: Previous students have progressed to study at HE level in subjects such as Criminology, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social and Public Sector Development, Policing, Youth and Community Studies and Law.

Career Opportunities: These are often available within the criminal justice system such as the police, prison and probation service, youth work, support work in sectors such as women’s refuges, civil services, housing, community worker and social worker.

Tuition fees are free if you are a UK or home- fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course.

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be required to pay fees depending on your residency status, educational background and personal circumstances.

Many people qualify for free tuition fees, for more information please contact Course Information on 01642 333333. Additional financial support may also be available for full-time students.

Please click the apply now button at the top of this page which will take you to an application form to apply for A Levels. You only need to apply once for A Level programmes. After receiving your application form you will be invited to attend an informal interview where you will have a chance to discuss which specific A Level subjects you would like to enrol on.

If you have any queries with regards to your application or you would like further information and support, please contact our Admissions Team on (01642) 333601. Or if you have any enquiries about courses, please contact Course Information on (01642) 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk

All full-time students will be offered a number of options to secure at least 10 days of meaningful work experience during the year. This is an important aspect of the course and will help to develop your skills to get a job, progress to a higher level qualification at Middlesbrough College or potentially gain a place at university.