
Welcome to Criminology
Course Details
Why choose this course?
WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Criminology will allow students to demonstrate understanding of different types of crime, influences on perceptions of crime and why some crime goes unreported. It will continue by looking at why people commit crime, and how the criminal justice system works from arrest to conviction, lastly it will allow learners to develop an awareness of criminality, criminological theories and the process of bringing an accused to court in order to evaluate the effectiveness of social control to deliver criminal justice policy. It is aimed at students who have previously or who are studying Sociology, Psychology or Law.
Course Content/Main Topics
• Unit 1 – Changing awareness of crime internally assessed through coursework
• Unit 2 – Criminological Theories externally assessed through 90-minute exam 75 marks
• Unit 3 – Crime scene to courtroom internally assessed through coursework
• Unit 4 – Crime and punishment externally assessed through 90-minute exam 75 marks
Careers and Higher Education
Grade 5 or above in English Language
Qualification
WJEC Level 3 Diploma
Assessment
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Entry Requirements
Grade 5 or above in English Language
Miss J Aston
jaston@kinverhigh.co.uk
For general sixth form enquires, please email: K6comms@Kinverhigh.co.uk
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