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WJEC Level 3
Applied Criminology
WJEC Level 3
Applied Criminology
Why should I study Criminology at college?
Why should I study Criminology at college?
Criminology is a 2 year course that is a really fascinating subject, delving in to the reasons why crime is committed and how society can take steps to prevent it. Mixing aspects from Law, Psychology and Sociology, you'll explore questions such as:
Why do people offend?
How should we punish offenders?
How does the media shape our understanding of crime?
Due to the content covered in Criminology, the course compliments other subjects very very well such as Law, Sociology, Psychology and many more humanities based subjects!
Why do people offend?
How should we punish offenders?
How does the media shape our understanding of crime?
Due to the content covered in Criminology, the course compliments other subjects very very well such as Law, Sociology, Psychology and many more humanities based subjects!
Criminology at a glance...
Criminology at a glance...
Unit 1 - Changing Awareness of Crime
Unit 1 - Changing Awareness of Crime
Unit 2 - Criminological Theories
Unit 2 - Criminological Theories
Unit 3 - Crime Scene to Courtroom
Unit 3 - Crime Scene to Courtroom
Unit 4 - Crime and Punishment
Unit 4 - Crime and Punishment
Assessment Methods
Assessment Methods
The WJEC Level 3 course is assessed using a combination of internal (8 hour controlled assessment) and external assessment (90 minute exam) and each assessment is graded on the scale of A* to E.
Controlled assessments usually take place in December/January and the exams will be held in May/June.
Further details regarding assessments can be found via the specification link above.
The WJEC Level 3 course is assessed using a combination of internal (8 hour controlled assessment) and external assessment (90 minute exam) and each assessment is graded on the scale of A* to E.
Controlled assessments usually take place in December/January and the exams will be held in May/June.
Further details regarding assessments can be found via the specification link above.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To study Criminology you must meet the college's standard entry requirements and you must have GCSE English at a Grade 4.
To study Criminology you must meet the college's standard entry requirements and you must have GCSE English at a Grade 4.
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