Criminology

Key Stage 5

Intent:

Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. This is an Applied General qualification. This means it is designed primarily to support learners progressing to university.

The purpose of the WJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate in Criminology is to provide learners with an introduction to criminal justice and to give a context for humanities learning. Together with other relevant qualifications, such as GCE Law, Psychology and Sociology, it develops the understanding to support entry to higher education courses in the humanities sector. Alternatively, the qualification allows learners to gain the required understanding and skills to be able to consider employment within some aspects of the criminal justice system, e.g. the National Probation Service, the Courts and Tribunals Service or the National Offender Management Service.

The course has at its core, a key focus on crime in the UK today, looking back to how society has arrived at its current position and suggesting how it may continue to evolve.

This course has 4 units, 2 are controlled assessment and 2 are external exams. Students are given the opportunity to consider a vast range of careers within the field of criminology.