PDA Criminology and Law
- Award
- PDA
- Campus
- Langside Campus
- SCQF Level
- 7
- SCQF Credit Points
- 32
Glasgow Clyde College will provide you with the opportunity to gain a Personal Development Award in Criminology with Law. The award aims to provide you with an understanding of the accused’s journey through the Scottish Criminal Justice System.
You will be given the opportunity to compare the Scottish legal system with that of other countries and through this, discuss the efficacy of the Criminal Justice System, reoffending rates and noncustodial sentences. In addition, you will cover sociological theories of crime and deviance with the topic of the mass media and its influence on public perception being analysed. The Forensic Psychology unit provides and introduction to the work of forensic psychologists as well as different psychological theories of criminal behavior and their application in explaining crime and deviance.
Qualification Breakdown
PDA in Criminology and Law (GR11 47) – SCQF level 7
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- Criminology: The Accused’s Journey
- Applying Sociological Theories to Sociological Topics
- Psychology: Forensic Psychology
This course is demanding in terms of written work, study at home and group work.
Course assessment:
The course will be assessed in a variety of ways including essay responses and closed book assessment and a research assignment. The assessment approach will enable you to engage in independent research and develop the skills you will require for university entry.
Entry requirements
You must have a clear interest in the subject area and:
- Higher English at A or B level
Target Year Group S5 and S6
Attendance Pattern
You will attend college on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 13:30 – 16:00.
Progression Pathways
Students who successfully complete the Personal Development Award (PDA) in Criminology will be offered an unconditional place on Higher National Diploma (HND) in Social Science at Glasgow Clyde College.
You might also go on to do:
- Full time higher education course in social science at college or university, degree courses in law, social sciences, criminology, or business studies.
The level you might enter would depend on the level and relevance of your other qualifications.
For those interested in studying Law at university this provides an excellent introduction to the institutions, individuals and procedures involved in the Scottish Legal System.
Employment Routes / Job Areas
Career opportunities exist in the Law and Legal Services and also in the Police.
How to Apply
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