Criminology
at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form, Winscombe · school or sixth form
What the college says
Criminology is the scientific study of criminal behaviour, on individual, social and natural levels, and how it can be managed, controlled and prevented. This course will enable students to use theories of criminality to analyse criminal situations and make recommendations for policy. Students also develop the knowledge and skills to research policy in practice, assess campaigns for changes in awareness and examine information to review verdicts in criminal cases.
What you need to get on
Standard Sixth Form entry (3 GCSEs at Grade 5 and 2 GCSEs at Grade 4)
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Churchill Green Churchill, Winscombe, BS25 5QN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Winscombe
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