Theories and Perspectives in Criminology
This assessment is designed to enable you to demonstrate that you can:
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of at least two criminological approaches.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply criminological knowledge in relation to gathering and interpreting evidence.
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate a minimum of two key criminological theories.
1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of at least two criminological approaches
1.1 Explain the main characteristics of at least two key criminological approaches.
2 Demonstrate the ability to apply criminological knowledge in relation to gathering and interpreting evidence
2.1 Compare and contrast criminological theories.
1 2.2 Apply criminological theories in relation to gathering and interpreting evidence.
3 Demonstrate the ability to evaluation a minimum of two key criminological perspectives
3.1 Evaluate two key criminological perspectives.
1 3.2 Critically evaluate criminological evidence, referring to either qualitative or quantitative evidence.
