Criminology- Diploma

Applications Open: Thursday 13th November 2025

Applications Close: Tuesday 31st March 2026

How to apply:

Internal applicants (Brompton Academy & Chatham Grammar) - Apply via Applicaa using this link https://bromptonukat.applicaa.com

External applicants - Apply via KentChoices using this link - https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

Entry requirements:

Students must met the overall entry requirements and the subject entry requirements.

Overall entry requirements:

A Levels: 5 GCSEs at grade 5-9, including English and mathematics

Applied General Qualifications : 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9, including English and mathematics

Subject entry requirements:

Subject entry criteria can be found on subject pages.

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Students must choose three (3) different subject options from three different Option Blocks (you cannot choose the same subject more than once). If a student is selecting the Chelsea FC or Kent Crusaders options, they will need to pick 3 A Levels/BTECS to study alongside this. Students should ensure they are predicted or have achieved grades that meet the entry criteria for chosen options by consulting the UKAT Sixth Form Course booklet. The blocking structure can be amended dependent on course sign up and other timetabling factors.

Criminology offers students a fascinating insight into the reasons behind criminal behaviour and how society responds to crime. In Year 12, students explore why people commit crimes, how crime is perceived, the different types of crime, and why some crimes go unreported. These topics are studied through real-world case studies, both historical and contemporary, encouraging students to consider the broader impact of crime on individuals, society, and the environment. This is supported by an in-depth look at criminological theories and how they shape crime prevention and criminal justice policies. In Year 13, the focus shifts to the legal process, as students follow criminal cases from the initial crime through to the final verdict. They assess how effective the criminal justice system is in delivering social control, applying their understanding of criminal behaviour, criminological theory, and legal procedures. The course is assessed through a combination of two written exams and two controlled assessments. Exams are 90 minutes long and externally marked, while the controlled assessments are internally set over two days and externally moderated. Grading is awarded from A* to E. Criminology provides 16 to 56 UCAS points and supports progression to university or careers in the criminal justice sector, such as policing, probation, or related fields.

The course is assessed through a combination of two written exams and two controlled assessments. Exams are 90 minutes long and externally marked, while the controlled assessments are internally set over two days and externally moderated. Grading is awarded from A* to E.

Grade 9-4 in five GCSE’s including a minimum Grade 5 in English Language.

Criminology provides 16 to 56 UCAS points and supports progression to university or careers in the criminal justice sector, such as policing, probation, or related fields.