Criminology
Welcome to the Criminology website where you can find out more about this exciting course at QE.
Welcome to the Criminology website where you can find out more about this exciting course at QE.
Rob O'Connor
Lisa Bates
CHris Crozier
Julie Wainwright
Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology summary:
Assessment for WJEC specification 601/6248/X
Changing Awareness of Crime - controlled assessment over 2 days (25%)
Criminological Theories - exam - 1 hour 30 mins (25%)
From Crime Scene to Courtroom - controlled assessment over 2 days (25%)
Crime and Punishment - exam - 1 hour 30 mins - (25%)
Topics
Year 1 Year 2
Types of crimes Crime investigation
Why crimes go unreported The criminal justice system
How the media portrays crime Verdicts and sentencing
Crime statistics Miscarriages of justice
Campaigning to change awareness of crime Crime prevention and punishment
Crime vs deviance How laws are made
Explaining crime The role of criminal justice agencies
Treating crime
For more information on the course and each unit, watch this course overview video. You can also have a go at the taster sessions for each unit using the menu at the top of the webpage.