Criminology
Statement of Intent
Studying Criminology prepares students for valuable roles in society, from understanding why people offend to improving crime prevention and rehabilitation. As crime evolves, the subject remains dynamic and challenging, offering opportunities to explore new research areas while contributing to public safety.
This course provides a knowledge rich, engaging curriculum that supports progression to university or employment. Students explore types of crime, theories of offending, evidence collection, and the criminal justice system, developing an understanding of how these influence behaviour in UK society. The course fosters critical thinking and a focused criminological perspective, building on prior learning in a clearly sequenced way.
The WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology will provide students with an introduction to criminal justice through a scientific study of criminal behaviour and give a context for humanities learning. It is a qualification with elements of psychology, health and social care, law and sociology so therefore complement studies in other social sciences and humanities. The curriculum is designed to offer exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning for students through applied learning.
The applied nature of the course allows students to learn in such a way that they develop skills required for independent learning and development, a range of generic and transferable skills such as critical thinking, and report writing and time management, the ability to solve problems, the skills of project-based research, development and presentation, the ability to work alongside others and the ability to apply learning in vocational contexts. Throughout the course students will be expected to work independently as reading/researching around topics areas is vital to further develop knowledge and understanding. This is encouraged through keeping up to date with the latest news and watching television documentaries.
This course equips students with the insight and skills needed to pursue a wide range of careers, including roles in policing, law, education, community services, and public administration.
Key Stage 3 and 4: Criminology is not taught at these key stages
Key Stage 5:
The WJEC Criminology Diploma is a two-year qualification encompassing a mixture of Controlled Assessment and Exam units covering the British Justice system from the theories of crime to the ways in which criminals are punished and rehabilitated.
Curriculum Information