Criminology Students visit Shepton Mallet Prison
Student's from the Criminology course at Weston College Sixth Form visited Shepton Mallet Prison to further develop their understanding of the criminal justice system.
Level 3 Criminology BTEC Diploma (equivalent to one A Level) is studied alongside two other A Level subjects and includes elements of psychology, law and sociology.
The programme leads to the development of knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system, awareness of the cause and effects of different types of crime. You will also examine theories that explain the behaviours and reasons why people commit crime.
Taking place just before the Christmas break, the prison visit provided the second year students with a tour of the prison itself accompanied by a former prison officer, they also experienced a lock in the cells and an extensive question and answer session with the prison staff.
Trips such as these are one of the career-boosting benefits that stem from the college’s newly formed Sixth Form Career Excellence Hub. These innovative subject specific hubs allow for students at Weston College to have access to exclusive opportunities. Endorsed by employers from within the industry, this enables for better integration with the sector to make sure class content is relative and opens doors for learners so they leave college with more than just a qualification.
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