Criminology comprises of four units in total, two internally assessed units and two externally assessed units. Year 1 Unit 1 - Changing Awareness of Crime A controlled assessment that tests students’ ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to a previously unseen crime scenario. Unit 2 - Criminological Theories - examination that focuses on why people commit crime and includes a study of a range of theories of criminality. Year 2 Unit 3 - Crime Scene to Courtroom A controlled assessment that tests students’ ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to a crime scenario. Unit 4 - Crime and Punishment - examination apply understanding of theories and processes of bringing the accused to court.