Part of Salford City College Group

Outline

Crime Scene Investigation Basics
How evidence is collected and analysed.
The role of forensic science in solving crimes.

Understanding Criminal Behaviour
Psychological theories behind criminal actions.
What motivates people to commit crimes—and how they try to cover their tracks.

How the Justice System Works
The journey from crime scene to courtroom.
How lawyers build cases for prosecution and defense.

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Analyse evidence, ask the right questions, and draw logical conclusions.
Apply your newfound knowledge to solve a fictional crime scenario.

Progression

Progress to Higher Education within Law, Criminology and Psychology related fields.

Entry Requirements

GCSEs at grade 4 inc. English, Math. Functional Skills L2 accepted

*Fees

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

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Academic Yr

24/25

Name

Taster in Access to Higher Education: Law and Criminology

Available At

FutureSkills at MediaCityUK

Start Date

10/06/2025

Fee

£*

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

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