Criminology WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma
Furze Platt Senior School - Windsor and Maidenhead
01628 625308
Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7NQ
Course summary

• Year 12 - Unit 1: Changing awareness of crime – (8 hours Controlled Assessment 25%) different types of crime and statistics. We will then assess the role of media in representing crime; campaigns for change will then be compared and you will create your own campaign for change on a social issue related to crime. • Year 12 - Unit 2: Criminological theories – (exam 25%) in this unit, you will learn about the reasons behind criminal behaviour; from biological to social factors, we will be assessing what makes people become criminals. • Year 13 - Unit 3: Crime Scene and Courtroom – (8 hours Controlled Assessment 25%) this will be your chance to understand the investigators’ point of view and learn how forensic evidence is collected; you will also be taught about the processes happening in the courtroom. • Year 13 - Unit 4: Crime and Punishment – (exam 25%) – you will study punishments for crimes and the different ways of dealing with convicted criminals. You will evaluate the effectiveness of each method.

Entry requirements

Minimum grade 4 in GCSE English Language, minimum grade 4 in GCSE Maths and minimum grade 4 in GCSE Biology, or minimum grade 4/4 in Combined Science, or distinction in BTEC Science. Students cannot choose Criminology and Psychology together.

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWindsor and Maidenhead
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressFurze Platt Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7NQ