Criminology
About This Course
The WJEC specification has made Criminology an Applied Diploma qualification that is equivalent to one A Level.
It contains elements of psychology, law and sociology that perfectly complements studies in humanities.
Course Content & Assessment
There are four mandatory units that all students will be required to complete:
- Changing Awareness of Crime
- Criminological Theories
- Crime Scene to Courtroom
- Crime & Punishment
Of those units 2 will be internally assessed whilst the other 2 externally assessed.
What could this course lead to?
This qualification allows students to gain the required understanding and skills to be able to consider employment within some aspects of the criminal justice system. An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, e.g. National Probation Service, the Courts and Tribunals Service or the National Offender Management Service.
What do I need to study this course?
Grade 4+ English
Grade 4+ Mathematics
