Criminology
Welcome to the Criminology website where you can find out more about this exciting course at QE.
Criminology is the scientific study of crime. It considers a broad range of issues related to offending, victimisation looking at their causes and methods of prevention.
This is an applied course. Assessment takes place in the first and second year by controlled assessment and external examination.
* *Controlled assessments function like an exam, however they are for longer periods of time (8 hours split over 2 days) and students can take in their file and notes. Teachers mark the controlled assessments and submit grades to the exam board who moderate the marking **
Contact us
If you have any questions about the course, your suitability or where it may lead you to in the future please contact:
Rob O'Connor
Lisa Bates
CHris Crozier
Julie Wainwright
Course Summary
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
Course Overview
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.