Criminology
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Head of Subject
Helen Ryder
Overview of the Course
WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Criminology contains elements of...
Psychology |
Law |
Sociology |
which will complement subjects such as
History and English
This is an applied general qualification. This means it has two internal assessment points and two external exams. The course has been designed to offer exciting and interesting experiences that focus students through applied learning, i.e. through purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system.
The qualification would support students’ progression from any subject studied at GCSE, particularly in
Sociology |
History |
English |
The applied purpose will also allow students to learn in such a way that they develop...
Skills required for independent learning and development |
The skills of project based research, development and presentation |
The ability to solve problems |
A range of generic and transferable skills |
The fundamental ability to work alongside other professionals, in a professional environment |
The ability to apply learning in vocational contexts. |
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What will you study?
Introduction to
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Changing Awareness
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Crime Scene to Courtroom |
Crime and Punishment |
Students must complete all units
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Assessment
The following units will be externally assessed...
Unit 2
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Unit 4
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Details of the external assessment are as follows...
Ninety minute examination – total of 75 marks |
Three questions on each paper |
Short and extended answer questions, based on stimulus material and applied contexts |
Each question will have an applied problem-solving scenario |
The other units are internally assessed via a Controlled Assessment.
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Possible career path
The main purpose of the WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Criminology is mainly to use the qualification to support access to higher education degree courses, such as:
BSc (Hons) Law and Criminology |
LLB (Hons) Criminology and Sociology |
BA (Hons) Criminology |
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology |
BSc Criminology and Law |
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Alternatively, the qualification allows students to gain the required understanding and skills to be able to consider employment within the following areas:
The criminal justice system |
The National Probation Service |
The Courts and Tribunals Service |
Social and probation work |
The National Offender Management Service |
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Entry requirements
Five GCSEs Grade 9 - 5, including English and Mathematics.