QAN Code 601/6248/X WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is an Applied General qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. This qualification looks at the types of crime that take place within our society. How do we decide which behaviour is criminal? How do we explain why some people commit crime and how can we use different theories of criminality to explain this behaviour? You will study real life cases in order to gain an understanding of the criminal justice system from the crime scene all the way to the courtroom and look at how social control is achieved within our society. Unit 1: Changing awareness of crime (internal assessment). This unit looks at the different types of crime, the reasons why some people may be reluctant to come forward about crime and the ways in which people are fascinated with crime in society. This unit also goes into the details of how seemingly inoffensive crimes lead to more serious crime, for example, the production and sale of counterfeit goods has led to the funding of more serious crimes such as terrorism. Students will learn about a rage of different crimes and how they impact different groups in society. Students will also get the opportunity to examine how campaigns work to raise awareness of crime in society. Unit 2: Criminological theories (external assessment). This unit looks at how we decide what criminal behaviour is. This unit gives a greater insight into the kind of thinking used by politicians and experts to explain crime and criminality. Public law makers are informed by theories, and they apply these to the solution of crime prevention. There is a focus on Sociological and psychological theory in this section of the course and students are encouraged to make cross curricular links to other social science subjects they are studying at sixth form. Unit 3: Crime scene to courtroom (internal assessment). Student will gain an understanding of the people who are involved behind the scenes when a crime has been committed. They will look at the investigative techniques used and what happens when someone is charged by the police and the crown prosecution service and what safeguards are in place to make sure there is a fair trial the jury is also a key part of this unit and what influences their decisions. Unit 4: Crime and punishment (external assessment). This unit will ask questions and get students to think about questions such as ‘why do most of us tend to obey the law even when to do so is against our own interest, how have institutions developed to ensure that people do obey the laws of society? This unit will answer those questions and focus on how the criminal justice system works to achieve social control. Students have found careers in, Social Services, Education, Criminal Justice, Welfare Services, Government, Counselling, Charities and the Voluntary Sector. Careers also include Charity Fundraiser, Community Development Worker, Counsellor, Lecturer, Housing Officer, Teacher, Probation Officer, Social Researcher, Social Worker and Welfare Rights Adviser, Police officer, Solicitor, Barrister and Youth Workers. There are also wider transferable skills that you can develop including the ability to judge and evaluate evidence; understanding the complexity and diversity of situations, including organisations themselves; collecting information and making reasoned and logical arguments. Criminology students will also develop a wider set of transferable skills like working as a team; verbal communication skills; showing initiative and being able to work in a way that is supportive of equality and diversity in the workplace. Staff member contact: Mrs Glaves or Mrs Atif