WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology. Criminology suits student who are passionate about crime and its impacts, as well as focusing on those reasons behind criminal behaviour. It will also intrigue students who have an interest in the legal system and how we treat those who commit crime. We focus on types of crime, theories behind crime, prisons and the court room. We assess these by being critical thinkers of UK society and the wider world.
Unit 1- Changing awareness of Crime Understanding of different types of crime, influences on perceptions of crime and why some crimes are unreported Carried out as an internal assessment of 8 hours (25%) Unit 2- Criminological Theories Why people commit crime? Examination taken at end of Year 12 (25%) Unit 3- Crime scene to courtroom Understanding of the criminal justice system from the moment a crime has been identified to the verdict Carried out as an internal assessment of 8 hours (25%) Unit 4- Crime and punishment Awareness of criminality, criminological theories and the process of bringing an accused to court Examination taken at end of Year 13 (25%)
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Holtdale Approach, Leeds, LS16 7RX |
WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology. Criminology suits student who are passionate about crime and its impacts, as well as focusing on those reasons behind criminal behaviour. It will also intrigue students who have an interest in the legal system and how we treat those who commit crime. We focus on types of crime, theories behind crime, prisons and the court room. We assess these by being critical thinkers of UK society and the wider world.
Unit 1- Changing awareness of Crime Understanding of different types of crime, influences on perceptions of crime and why some crimes are unreported Carried out as an internal assessment of 8 hours (25%) Unit 2- Criminological Theories Why people commit crime? Examination taken at end of Year 12 (25%) Unit 3- Crime scene to courtroom Understanding of the criminal justice system from the moment a crime has been identified to the verdict Carried out as an internal assessment of 8 hours (25%) Unit 4- Crime and punishment Awareness of criminality, criminological theories and the process of bringing an accused to court Examination taken at end of Year 13 (25%)