What does the subject Criminology involve and what are the best subjects to study for A-levels?

Question

I've recently heard about Criminology, and it sounds quite interesting to me. Does anyone know what subjects i have to study for my A-levels in order to study this at university?

Also, what does Criminology involve? For e.g. studying criminals behaviour, studying a crime scene etc.

Answer 1

Nocturnal enuresis, pyromania and sadism - a triad perspective of adult crime.

If you're interested in stuff like this - study Criminology

Answer 2

A lot of sociology courses study crime as a module too...it's closely linked. Psychology may also be useful.

Have a look around at some university prospectuses as they'll give you a summary of what the course is comprised of. One example of what criminology involves..."Criminology asks the question why certain activities are criminalized in the first place, and why and how these may change over time."  

Answer 3

Criminology deals with criminal behaviour. You are besting doing English and sciences.

Answer 4

I'm interested in taking Criminology at Uni too. This is generally the study into criminal behavior and how and why it happens, and also how it can be prevented. This means it involves a lot of Psychology and Sociology - people studies - and so I have taken these as A Levels and would advise someone who was interested in taking Criminology to do the same. Of course it will also involve Law, so taking a Law A Level would be a good idea too.

Here is the descriptions of Criminology degree from Kent Uni.'s website:

Crime and criminal justice are major social and political issues. Why do people commit crime? How much crime is committed? What causes crime rates to rise or fall? How should we deal with offenders? How can crime be effectively prevented?

The number and variety of career opportunities related to crime control have increased in recent years. As well as the traditional criminal justice agencies such as the police, probation service and the prison service, there is an increasing demand for suitably qualified people in the voluntary, public and private sector.

This degree is taught by staff with internationally-recognised expertise in criminological theory and criminal justice policy, and research interests in policing, criminological theory, probation practice, racist violence, imprisonment, drug use, cultural criminology and female offenders. We work regularly with criminal justice agencies and people from these agencies occasionally lecture on the course.

For Kent Uni. it says they have NO entry requirements, and so you could potentially take any A Levels you want. Other Uni's may have entry requirements though and you would also have a better chance of getting into Kent Uni on a Criminology course if you have taken Sociology, Psychology and Law as you would show you have a genuine interest for the subject of Criminology.

Good luck!