An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology. WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. This qualification is designed primarily to support learners progressing to university. It has been designed to offer exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning through applied learning i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system. The qualification would support learners’ progression from any study at Level 2, particularly GCSEs in Sociology, Law, Psychology, History and Humanities. The applied purpose will also allow learners to learn in such a way that they develop: skills required for independent learning and development, a range of generic and transferable skills, the ability to solve problems, the skills of project based research, development and presentation, the fundamental ability to work alongside other professionals, in a professional environment.