Level 2 Certificate in Criminology
at Darlington College, Darlington · college
What the college says
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. While this course is designed primarily for students who are required to re-sit their GCSE Maths and English qualifications, students on this course will look at the fundamentals of criminology, law, sociology and psychology. This will include the concepts, theories and perspectives which characterise criminology including key issues relating to defining crime and deviance, different explanations of crime, understanding key aspects of the criminal justice system and the factors that can influence the way in which individuals experience the criminal justice system. You need to be motivated, reliable and focused, be very interested in people, society and crime and be able to work under pressure, both individually and as a team member and you must have a genuine interest in the subject.
What you need to get on
A GCSE Grade 3 in English Language and Maths is required. Learners will be invited to meet their tutor before starting the course.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Not on the Section 96 list, but a school or college runs it full time, so check the age range with them.
Where it runs
DARLINGTON COLLEGE
Central Park Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1DR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Darlington
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Warrington · North West · 15 months