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Applied Criminology

Start Date: 2nd September 2024

Criminology A Level
  • Length 2 Years
  • Study Full Time
  • Location West Lancashire College

Qualification Gained

Applied Diploma in Criminology (WJEC) with full UCAS points

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More about the course

 

Criminology is a subject with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities and will be combined with two other advanced Level 3 courses. The qualification carries UCAS points equivalent to one A Level. It relies heavily on the use of case studies and will enable you to develop many valuable skills.

Alongside Applied Criminology, you will also study the extended Level 3 certificate in Psychology and the extended Level 3 certificate in Human Biology.

An understanding of Criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology. The Applied Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements many other studies.

 

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Daily tasks:

  • Monitors the distribution, presence and behaviour of plants, animals and aquatic life, and performs other scientific tasks related to conservation not performed by jobholders in MINOR GROUP 214: Conservation and Environment Professionals.
  • Advises farmers, medical staff and others, on the nature of field crops, livestock and produce and on the treatment and prevention of disease.
  • Observes the structure of communities of organisms in the laboratory and in their natural environment.
  • Researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms.
  • Performs tests to study physiological and pathological characteristics within cells and other organisms.
  • Identifies and studies the chemical substances, including microbial infections, involved in physiological processes and the progress of disease.
  • Studies the physical and chemical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms.

Median Salary

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Daily tasks:

  • Applies psychological treatment methods to help athletes achieve optimum mental health and enhance sporting performance.
  • Applies professional knowledge and techniques within the workplace, addressing issues such as job design, work groups, motivation etc..
  • Maintains required contacts with family members, education or other health professionals, as appropriate, and recommends possible solutions to problems presented.
  • Studies psychological factors in the treatment and prevention of mental illness or emotional and personality disorders.
  • Analyses the effect of hereditary, social and physical factors on thought and behaviour.
  • Observes and experiments on humans and animals to measure mental and physical characteristics.
  • Develops treatment and guidance methods and gives treatment or guidance using a variety of therapy and counselling techniques.
  • Develops and administers tests to measure intelligence, abilities, aptitudes, etc. and assesses results.

Median Salary

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Daily tasks:

  • Otherwise assists technologists as directed.
  • Performs calculations and records and interprets data.
  • Undertakes tests and takes measurements and readings.
  • Sets up apparatus for experimental, demonstration or other purposes.

Median Salary

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