Ascentis
Level 2
QN: 500/1411/0
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to Principles of Criminology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Ascentis. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 60 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Ascentis
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
60 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to Principles of Criminology
Aspects of Crime
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Define crime and deviance and explain the distinction between them.
- Explain how crime and deviance are socially constructed and vary across time and culture.
- Describe the main sociological explanations of crime, including biological, psychological, and sociological theories.
- Compare and contrast the main sources of crime data, including official statistics, victim surveys, and self-report studies.
- Evaluate the strengths and limitations of each source of crime data.
- Analyse the impact of social factors such as class, gender, and ethnicity on crime rates.
- Apply theoretical explanations to real-world examples of crime and deviance.
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Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to Principles of Criminology
Criminal Justice system, crime and social groups
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand key aspects of the criminal justice system2. Understand factors that can influence the way in which individuals experience the criminal justice system3. Understand how crime and criminal justice are linked to aspects of the social context in which crimes occur4. Understand the limitations of research on crime
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/1411/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Ascentis
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2006