Criminology
The course has been designed to offer you an exciting insight into the field of criminology.
Criminology WJEC Level 3 Diploma
Our Criminology programme focuses on the study of crime, deviance and the criminal justice system. Developing your understanding of the key concepts, theories and principles of criminology and their application across a range of case studies and examples.
Although the course can be taken over one year to achieve the Certificate level, it is really designed as a two year course with synoptic assessment. Each year follows the structure of 50% internal controlled assessment and 50% examination
What does the course involve?
Students will study the cause and effect of criminal actions, the form and outcome of social disorders, the policing and regulation of public order, the procedures and techniques of the criminal justice system and the relationship between behaviours and punishments. The course also covers the impact of media on public perception and campaigns for change. You will analyse cases, their investigation and court proceedings, as well as understanding why miscarriages of justice occur.
Assessment
Qualification
Level 3 Diploma
Awarding Body
WJEC
Entry Requirements
There are no specified entry requirements.
You will not need any previous knowledge of Criminology but you should have interest in complimentary subjects such as Psychology, Sociology, Politics, History, and Law.
You must be able to write clearly and logically and have basic mathematical skills in order to analyse statistics and data.
We recommend students wanting to study Criminology should not choose to study more than two courses with coursework/controlled assessments, due to the heavy workload.
Year One
- Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime.
- Unit 2: Criminological Theories.
- An internal controlled assessment (25% of the two year Diploma or 50% of the one year Certificate).
- A 90 minute examination on Unit 2 (25% of the two year Diploma or 50% of the one year Certificate).
Year Two
- Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom.
- Unit 4: Crime and Punishment.
- An internal controlled assessment (25%).
- A 90 minute examination on Unit 4 (25%).
Trips
There will be opportunities to go on field trips, such as an overnight trip to London and several day trips to enhance learning, as well as having guest speakers in to give criminology related talks.
Career path
This course is relevant to many jobs within the criminal justice sector, including the police, probation service and prison and rehabilitation service, social workers and other professions in the legal field.
I chose criminology because it looked fun, interesting and different from anything else I’d studied. My tutor, Nicky, has helped make it an enjoyable subject to learn.
Charlotte
