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EKC Ashford College

Introduction to the Principles of Criminology

EKC Ashford College

Elwick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1NN

National Certificate (BTEC / NCFE)
Level 2
Social Sciences

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 08 September 2026
Ashford College
1 Year(s)
Part time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Discover what makes people commit crime, how it is investigated and how criminals are brought to justice, in this introductory course exploring key Criminology principles.

Course Details

A range of exciting topics will help you discuss, theorise and gain a better understanding of criminology, including:

  • Serious Crime
  • Police investigations
  • The Judicial system
  • Trends in crime

You will also explore and draw together methods and perspectives from a range of social sciences, including sociology and psychology.?

Your next steps...

After this introductory course, you’ll have the knowledge to advance into further study, to explore criminology further.

Your options include our Access to Higher Education: Social Sciences pathway, which looks at exploring criminology in addition to university preparation.

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