A combination of exams and controlled assessments. Units 1 and 3 are assessed in school through the controlled assessment. With Unit 2 and 4 being assessed via examinations similar to the A Level courses.

We have two classes of over 20, therefore expect classes to be a little larger than some courses. 

All our teachers are graduates of criminology.

This is an entirely new course from 2020 at Forge Valley, our first cohort will be sitting their controlled assessment in January for Unit 1. Nationally in 2020, there was an 81% A*-C pass rate. Our current Y13s are on track for a 100% A*-C rate with a number of A*s.  

Criminology suits being used alongside other applied courses such as Health and Social Care, due to the research elements required in both, the skills are transferrable. Furthermore, you will find an overlap with A Level Sociology in some areas, as well as working alongside any course that requires a substantial amount of writing.  

Yes, the course is designed to allow for progressions onto university courses. You will find the course compliments progression in Criminology, Criminal Investigation and Policing, Law, Sociology, Psychology and Forensics.  

Yes, we are graded A*-E, we are the equivalent of one A Level, and the UCAS Tariff Points are the same.  

As suggested above, Criminology can lead to many post-18 options. Obvious courses and programs designed to get people into criminal investigation or law are popular choices. As well as the fact there is a recruitment drive in the police at the moment. As well as other careers linked to social sciences, such as research or social work.