Criminology

Curriculum Lead

Mrs V Cleevely - Curriculum Lead Psychology, Criminology & EPQ

Curriculum Principles & Intent

An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology. WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. This is an Applied General qualification. This means it is designed primarily to support learners progressing to university. It has been designed to offer exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning for 16-19 year-old learners and adult learners through applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system.

Specifications

Exam board: WJEC Specification: 601/6249/1

Level 3 Applied Diploma

Course Content & Mode of Assessment

Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime

Internal examination

Unit 2: Criminological Theories

90 minute exam

Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom

Internal examination

Unit 4: Crime and Punishment

90 minute exam

Useful Links

Psychology & Criminology SoL

Wider Reading List - Criminology

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