Social Science

Our PDA Criminology is designed to introduce you to a selection of topics and areas of debate that inform contemporary justice. Learners will examine how crime and criminal justice have been theorised and then consider theoretical explanations of crime causation and criminalisation. The aims of the criminal justice and penal system will also be covered.

The PDA in Criminology at SCQF level 8 covers areas such as:

• theories of crime causation and criminalisation
• aspects of the criminal justice system in Scotland
• an open-minded, critical and evaluative approach to study
• data handling, critical analysis and complex thinking skills
• problem-solving and research skills

You will complete the mandatory criminology unit as well as Sociology A as part of the course.

On successful completion of the course you could progress onto other PDA programmes or HNC Social Science