Not all types of crime are alike. What different types of crime take place in our society? How do we decide what behaviour is criminal? What is the difference between criminal behaviour and deviance? How do we explain why people commit crime? What happens to those who commit a crime? Why and how do we punish people? What organisations do we have in our society to control criminality? The course is divided into four units of study: Unit 1: Changing awarenes of Crime Students will look at different types of crime, influences on perceptions of crime and why some crimes are unreported. Unit 2: Criminal Theories Students will study different ideas of why people commit crime. Unit 3: Crime scene to courtroom Understanding the criminal justice system, from the moment a crime has happened to the verdict in court, students will examine information to review the justice of verdicts in criminal cases. Unit 4: Crime and punishment Students will apply understanding of criminality, criminological theories An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, including police officers, probation and prison officers, and social workers. With their critical thinking, analytical and communication skills, criminology graduates are also attractive to employers outside the criminal justice sector in areas such as social research and politics. The course has been designed to provide learners with underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to further study and training. It offers 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. The WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma carries the same UCAS tariff points as a conventional A-Level course. Whilst most universities (including those within the prestigious Russell Group of research-led universities) accept this qualification as part of a standard three-subject conditional offer for a university place, students and parents should note that it may be unsuitable for applying to some universities and/or some courses.
GCSE English Grade 4 and above
The WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Criminology is assessed through a combination of two written examinations, set and marked by WJEC, and two centre-marked assignments - all components are weighted equally: Internal Assessment and External Exam
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 3NS |
Not all types of crime are alike. What different types of crime take place in our society? How do we decide what behaviour is criminal? What is the difference between criminal behaviour and deviance? How do we explain why people commit crime? What happens to those who commit a crime? Why and how do we punish people? What organisations do we have in our society to control criminality? The course is divided into four units of study: Unit 1: Changing awarenes of Crime Students will look at different types of crime, influences on perceptions of crime and why some crimes are unreported. Unit 2: Criminal Theories Students will study different ideas of why people commit crime. Unit 3: Crime scene to courtroom Understanding the criminal justice system, from the moment a crime has happened to the verdict in court, students will examine information to review the justice of verdicts in criminal cases. Unit 4: Crime and punishment Students will apply understanding of criminality, criminological theories An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, including police officers, probation and prison officers, and social workers. With their critical thinking, analytical and communication skills, criminology graduates are also attractive to employers outside the criminal justice sector in areas such as social research and politics. The course has been designed to provide learners with underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to further study and training. It offers 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. The WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma carries the same UCAS tariff points as a conventional A-Level course. Whilst most universities (including those within the prestigious Russell Group of research-led universities) accept this qualification as part of a standard three-subject conditional offer for a university place, students and parents should note that it may be unsuitable for applying to some universities and/or some courses.
GCSE English Grade 4 and above
The WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Criminology is assessed through a combination of two written examinations, set and marked by WJEC, and two centre-marked assignments - all components are weighted equally: Internal Assessment and External Exam
