Criminology - Vocational Level 3 SingleHead of Department Ruma Rouf

Email: ruma.rouf@qmc.ac.uk

Course SummaryThis exciting course is designed to provide students with an understanding of criminology.The course is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. Students on the course will study different types of crimes and will look at the role of technology and how it’s contributed to the creation of new crimes, e.g. cybercrimes.

Students will also have the opportunity to investigate how the media can play a part in societal stereotypes of criminals as well as the ongoing problems of fear of crime. Students will explore criminal behaviour as well as social policy and methods of punishment, e.g. does prison work?

Criminology allows you to investigate a wide range of interesting theory which will improve your ability to analyse key facts. Class debates surrounding key topics and theory will enhance your ability to evaluate which is crucial for the examinations and coursework.

Specific entry requirements6 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade 5 and above, to include Maths and English.

Progression skills and opportunitiesMany students who have studied Criminology choose to study Social Science related degrees at university such as Criminology, Sociology, and Law. This course is also suitable for students considering careers within the criminal justice system, e.g. the probation services, policing, the courts and tribunals service or the national offender management service.

How is the course assessed?Certificate: There will be one controlled assessment in January and one written examination at the end of the course.Part 1: Changing Awareness of Crime (Controlled assessment)Part 2: Criminological Theories (Variety of short answers as well as essay responses in examination form)

Diploma: There will be one controlled assessment in January and one written examination at the end of the course.Part 3: Crime scene to courtroom (Controlled assessment)Part 4: Crime & Punishment (Variety of short answers as well as essay responses in examination form)

What topics will I be studying?Year One:• Changing awareness of crime• Criminological TheoriesYear Two:• Crime scene to courtroom• Crime & Punishment

Art, Craft and Design - A LevelHead of Department: James Fraser-Murison

Email: james.fraser-murison@qmc.ac.uk

Fact File• For students planning a career in Art and Design, the A Level course will have the necessary breadth of work for entry onto a Degree or Foundation degree in Art and Design.• Some students study a one year full-time Art and Design Foundation course before progressing to degree level. A few students go directly into work related areas. Typical career options include fine art, illustration, textile design, interiors, fashion design, fashion promotion and three-dimensional design, including jewellery, costume and theatre.• Combines well with many other subjects at A level including other Art, Design or Media A levels.

Course SummaryArt, Craft & Design is a multi-disciplinary course which involves working with a wide variety of techniques and processes. In the first year, the course expands and develops students’ practical skills, knowledge and understanding of materials. Students will learn a wide variety of drawing, printmaking, craft and textile techniques and will create exciting contemporary artwork in two and three dimensions. This is deal if you want to explore processes and techniques from across the department.

During the second year the course seeks to build on the knowledge gained during the first year and develop the ability to work independently through sustained investigations, development of ideas and in depth analysis. Students will work on a variety of briefs but they will be more personally directed and in depth. The conclusion of the 2 year A level course will be for students to present two components of work in the form of a portfolio with an externally set assignment.

Specific entry requirementsIt is recommended that you have a grade 5 or above in an Art or relevant Technology subject. If this is not applicable, you should bring a small portfolio of work to your enrolment interview.

Being open to experimentation and to trying new things, as well as having a creative outlook and a willingness to work hard, is highly valued.

Criminology - Vocational Level 3 SingleHead of Department Ruma Rouf

Email: ruma.rouf@qmc.ac.uk

Course SummaryThis exciting course is designed to provide students with an understanding of criminology.The course is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. Students on the course will study different types of crimes and will look at the role of technology and how it’s contributed to the creation of new crimes, e.g. cybercrimes.

Students will also have the opportunity to investigate how the media can play a part in societal stereotypes of criminals as well as the ongoing problems of fear of crime. Students will explore criminal behaviour as well as social policy and methods of punishment, e.g. does prison work?

Criminology allows you to investigate a wide range of interesting theory which will improve your ability to analyse key facts. Class debates surrounding key topics and theory will enhance your ability to evaluate which is crucial for the examinations and coursework.

Specific entry requirements6 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade 5 and above, to include Maths and English.

Progression skills and opportunitiesMany students who have studied Criminology choose to study Social Science related degrees at university such as Criminology, Sociology, and Law. This course is also suitable for students considering careers within the criminal justice system, e.g. the probation services, policing, the courts and tribunals service or the national offender management service.

How is the course assessed?Certificate: There will be one controlled assessment in January and one written examination at the end of the course.Part 1: Changing Awareness of Crime (Controlled assessment)Part 2: Criminological Theories (Variety of short answers as well as essay responses in examination form)

Royal College of Art, London College of Fashion, Royal School of Needlework, UCA (Farnham,Epsom), UAL (Kingston, Camberwell), Manchester Metropolitan, Bournemouth, Falmouth,Brighton, Winchester and UWE (Bristol).

How is the course assessed?The course is divided into 18 Units which are all equally weighted. 9 units are completed in year 1 for the Subsidiary Diploma and 9 units in year 2 to complete the Extended Diploma which is equivalent to 3 A levels. Each unit is marked at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

What topics will I be studying?• Painting and Drawing• Printmaking• Textiles• Digital and film photography• Illustration• Typography• 3D Design• Contemporary Fine Art• Digital Art• Branding

Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?The studio fee of £125 per year covers most of the materials that students will require. Students may wish to purchase additional craft materials to develop additional skills within their area of interest. There will be the opportunity to take part in a residential trip.

Diploma: There will be one controlled assessment in January and one written examination at the end of the course.Part 3: Crime scene to courtroom (Controlled assessment)Part 4: Crime & Punishment (Variety of short answers as well as essay responses in examination form)

What topics will I be studying?Year One:• Changing awareness of crime• Criminological TheoriesYear Two:• Crime scene to courtroom• Crime & Punishment

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