Criminology - WJEC Level 3 Applied Dipoloma

Student entry into our Sixth Form requires 5 grade 4 GCSE's or above including English and Maths.

If you studied the applied subject at GCSE we are asking for a grade 5 in that subject (Grade 6 in Maths and Sciences)

The Applied Diploma in Criminology is equivalent to 1 A Level and provides an introduction to the study of crime and criminal behaviour, combining elements of psychology, law and sociology

You will study 4 units across the 2 year course

Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime. You will learn why some crimes are unreported and plan your own awareness campaign.

Unit 2: Criminological Theories. You will learn biological, psychological, and sociological explanations for why people commit crimes and apply them to real-life cases

Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom. You will learn the process of a criminal case - from the evidence at a crime scene to police investigation and courtroom trials and verdicts.

Unit 4: Crime and Punishment. You will learn why society uses punishment and how effective the criminal justice system is at preventing crime

In Year 12 you will study Unit 1 and Unit 2. In Year 13 you will study Unit 3 and Unit 4.

Units 1 and 3 are assessed using controlled assessment (set by exam board, access to notes, supervised assessment, specified time period)

Units 2 and 4 are assessed using a formal exam.

5 grade 4's at GCSE including English and Maths

Students can use the qualification to support access to Higher Education degree courses in criminology, law, psychology and sociology. It can also support progression to careers including: the legal profession, law enforcement services, prison services, youth and social work, and work in civil services.