Criminology

Assessment

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