Criminology
Rationale
Criminology incorporates a variety of subjects and the diploma here aims to prepare students for further education to be able to consider employment within some aspects of the criminal justice system, e.g. the National Probation Service, Policing, the Courts and Tribunals Service or the National Offender Management Service. The diploma requires much student led and independent leaning, outside reading and encourages an interest and a thirst for understanding of the UK’s criminal system. Criminology also incorporates further knowledge designed to complement other subjects and an increased understand of politics, sociology, psychology, law and ethics.
Overview
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Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Term 5 |
Term 6 |
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Year 12 |
Unit 1 - Changing awareness of Crime | Unit 1 - Changing awareness of Crime | Unit 2 - Criminological Theories | Unit 2 - Criminological Theories | Unit 2 exam | Unit 3 - Crime scene to Courtroom |
Year 13 |
Unit 3 - Crime scene to Courtroom | Unit 3 - Crime scene to Courtroom | Unit 4 - Crime and Punishment | Unit 4 - Crime and Punishment | Unit 4 exam |
Post 16
Criminology is only taught at Post 16 here. It is a Level 3 diploma and follows the WJEC qualification. Unit 1 is assessed through a 8 hour controlled assessment in December/January of Yr 12. Unit 2 is assessed through an external exam set in May of Yr 12. This is repeated in Yr 13 with Units 3 and 4.
Extra Curricular Opportunities
Criminology students are constantly encouraged to undergo wider ready of the topic and keep up to date with the current news. There are also a variety of television and film available – alongside reading and watch lists, to help assist in knowledge and understanding of crime and further careers in this role. We organise and encourage student to attend criminology taster day sessions at university and have a variety of speakers in to discuss their roles and work.
Online Resources
Exam Board
WJEC - Level 3 diploma