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 Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. It offers exciting and interesting experiences that focus on applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system.
Students should have achieved a grade 4 at GCSE English Language and a grade 4 GCSE in at least four other subjects
There are four units that are studied; units 1 & 2 in year 12, and units 3 & 4 in year 13. Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime (internally assessed through controlled assessment) looks at unreported crimes and the impact on society. Students get an opportunity to create their own campaigns to raise awareness for unreported crimes such as domestic violence. Unit 2: Criminological Theories (externally assessed) draws on psychological and sociological theories to explain criminal behaviour. Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom (internally assessed through controlled assessment) entails looking at the personnel involved in criminal investigations, as well as the different techniques used such as forensics, offender profiling and eyewitness testimony. Unit 4: Crime and Punishment (externally assessed) which examines the UK criminal justice system and the aims and forms of punishment and assesses the effectiveness of these in achieving social control. External assessment is through a 90 minute exam with a total of 75 marks
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9PA |
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 Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. It offers exciting and interesting experiences that focus on applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system.
Students should have achieved a grade 4 at GCSE English Language and a grade 4 GCSE in at least four other subjects
There are four units that are studied; units 1 & 2 in year 12, and units 3 & 4 in year 13. Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime (internally assessed through controlled assessment) looks at unreported crimes and the impact on society. Students get an opportunity to create their own campaigns to raise awareness for unreported crimes such as domestic violence. Unit 2: Criminological Theories (externally assessed) draws on psychological and sociological theories to explain criminal behaviour. Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom (internally assessed through controlled assessment) entails looking at the personnel involved in criminal investigations, as well as the different techniques used such as forensics, offender profiling and eyewitness testimony. Unit 4: Crime and Punishment (externally assessed) which examines the UK criminal justice system and the aims and forms of punishment and assesses the effectiveness of these in achieving social control. External assessment is through a 90 minute exam with a total of 75 marks
