Criminology (Vocational)

For All courses except Beauty - choose three first choice subjects from four different option blocks. You will be asked just before submitting your application to choose three second choice subjects. They must be from the same Option Blocks as you first choices. For instance, if your first three choices are from Blocks A,B and D your second choice courses must also be from Blocks A, B and D

For Beauty just choose this subject by itself.

In order to follow an academic Level 3 programme of study you must achieve five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5 or above, including English Language or Literature and Mathematics.

In order to follow a vocational or mixed Level 3 programme of study, it is desirable that you achieve five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5 or above, including English Language or Literature and Mathematics. Those students without a 4 in English or mathematics, will take a level 2 qualification in these as part of their studies.

In addition you must achieve the GCSE grades specified for individual subjects which is outlined under each of the course descriptions

An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology. WJEC Level 3 qualification in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in Humanities.

Unit 1 - Changing Awareness of Crime

You will learn the definitions of crime and deviance, classifications of crime, how and why crime is reported and recorded, how crime is presented in various fictional media genres, sociological explanations of the impact of media representation, campaigns for change, changes in the law due to campaigns, design your own campaign for change.

Unit 2 - Criminological Theories

How crime and deviance are defined and how they differ. Physiological theories explain criminality How psychodynamic and sociological theories explain criminality, How academic theories contribute to government policy on crime prevention and punishment. How changes in wider society contribute to policy changes about crime.

Unit 3 - Crime Scene to Courtroom

The key personnel in criminal investigations and their role and responsibilities. How evidence is used, individuals’ rights during investigations and trials, what factors can influence a trial, how fair is the judicial system, how valid are the conclusions and decisions made in court?

Unit 4 - Crime and Punishment

How the different components of government create laws Models of justice in the UK Miscarriages of justice that have occurred. What different forms of punishment available? What are the aims of punishment?

In criminology you will develop skills and knowledge to enable you to move to your next step through a range of in-lesson and outside of lesson activities. The expectation from you, as the student, is to attend all lessons, complete home learning and read around topic areas.

The main purpose of the WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is to use the qualification to support access to higher education degree courses, such as: BSc Criminology or BA Criminology, BSc Criminology and Psychology, LLB Law with Criminology