Diploma in Criminology
at Chatham Grammar, Chatham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students will gain a deeper understanding of why people commit crimes; the influences upon perceptions of crime; the variety of crimes committed and why some are unreported. By exploring these ideas through applying their learning to a range of case studies, both current and historical, the students will be equipped to consider how the application of their learning impacts on themselves, other individuals, employers, society and the environment. Students will develop the skills to examine the legal process, reviewing the justice of verdicts in criminal cases, having followed through from the crime committed to the verdict. They will apply their understanding of criminality, criminological theories and the process of bringing an accused to court, to evaluate the effectiveness of social control to deliver criminal justice policy
What you need to get on
Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Preferable to have achieved a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE Sociology, Psychology or Law.
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
Chatham Grammar School for Girls
Rainham Road, Chatham, ME5 7EH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Chatham
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