Year 8 Parents’ Evening, Thursday 29th Feb. 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Criminology – WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma

Taught at: Idris Davies School, Lewis Girls’ School
Qualification: WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology

Course Overview

Are you interested in the different types of crime that take place in our society? An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology. This WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities and will support you to progress to university.

It offers exciting and interesting experiences. You will develop an understanding of different types of crime, influences on perceptions of crime and why some crimes are unreported. In addition, you will gain an understanding of why people commit a crime and develop your knowledge of the criminal justice system. Throughout the course, you will develop a wide range of transferable skills that will be much sought after by employers.

Course Entry Requirements

Standard 6th form entry.

Course Specification:

WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology
To be welcomed back to sixth form you’ll need at least 5 GCSEs graded A* – C, two of which must be English & Mathematics. We offer resit lessons in English & Mathematics if you don’t achieve the required grades.

Course Content

The course comprises 4 units:

AS  Unit 1 – Changing Awareness of Crime            

Internally assessed

AS  Unit 2 – Criminological Theories

Externally Assessed

A2 Unit 3 – Crime Scene to Courtroom

Internally assessed

A2 Unit 4 – Crime and Punishment

Externally Assessed

You need to pass each unit to be awarded a grade in this qualification.