QAN Code 601/6248/X WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. This qualification looks at the types of crime that take place within our society. How do we decide which behaviour is criminal? How do we explain why some people commit crime and how can we use different theories of criminality to explain this behaviour? You will study real life cases in order to gain an understanding of the criminal justice system from the crime scene all the way to the courtroom and look at how social control is achieved within our society. During the first year you will study two Certificate units. Within these units you will look at different types of crime and public perceptions of crime, gaining an understanding of why some crimes go unreported to the police and media. The second Certificate unit, through its focus on a series of criminological theories, also allows learners to gain an understanding of why people commit crimes. During the second year of the course, the Diploma units will foster a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system and you will develop the skills needed to examine criminal cases and review verdicts. You’ll look at the roles of personnel and processes involved from the moment a crime takes place until the verdict itself is passed. In the final unit, you will apply your knowledge of criminological theories to understand how and why we use punishment within the criminal justice system in order to achieve social control. You will learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of social control agencies, such as the police and prisons, in achieving their aims. The study of Criminology will equip you with a wide range of transferable skills: the ability to complete project-based research, and to present it; the ability to collect, analyse and interpret data effectively; the ability to construct well-informed and reasoned arguments substantiated by relevant evidence; the ability to learn independently; the ability to work alongside other colleagues in a professional environment; the ability to apply your learning in vocational contexts. Criminology can open the door to an array of career paths that require understanding of the criminal justice sector. These may include careers in the police force or in police support roles, the field of forensic psychology, social and probation work or the prison services.
Minimum five GCSE passes (grades 4 or 5) including English Language and Maths.
Two Certificate units worth 50% of the total qualification: U1 Changing Awareness of Crime - 8-hour controlled assessment. U2 Criminological Theories - exam. Plus, two Diploma units worth 50% of the total qualification: U3 Crime Scene to Courtroom - 8-hour controlled assessment. U4 Crime and Punishment - exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Higher Coach Road, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5RH |
QAN Code 601/6248/X WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. This qualification looks at the types of crime that take place within our society. How do we decide which behaviour is criminal? How do we explain why some people commit crime and how can we use different theories of criminality to explain this behaviour? You will study real life cases in order to gain an understanding of the criminal justice system from the crime scene all the way to the courtroom and look at how social control is achieved within our society. During the first year you will study two Certificate units. Within these units you will look at different types of crime and public perceptions of crime, gaining an understanding of why some crimes go unreported to the police and media. The second Certificate unit, through its focus on a series of criminological theories, also allows learners to gain an understanding of why people commit crimes. During the second year of the course, the Diploma units will foster a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system and you will develop the skills needed to examine criminal cases and review verdicts. You’ll look at the roles of personnel and processes involved from the moment a crime takes place until the verdict itself is passed. In the final unit, you will apply your knowledge of criminological theories to understand how and why we use punishment within the criminal justice system in order to achieve social control. You will learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of social control agencies, such as the police and prisons, in achieving their aims. The study of Criminology will equip you with a wide range of transferable skills: the ability to complete project-based research, and to present it; the ability to collect, analyse and interpret data effectively; the ability to construct well-informed and reasoned arguments substantiated by relevant evidence; the ability to learn independently; the ability to work alongside other colleagues in a professional environment; the ability to apply your learning in vocational contexts. Criminology can open the door to an array of career paths that require understanding of the criminal justice sector. These may include careers in the police force or in police support roles, the field of forensic psychology, social and probation work or the prison services.
Minimum five GCSE passes (grades 4 or 5) including English Language and Maths.
Two Certificate units worth 50% of the total qualification: U1 Changing Awareness of Crime - 8-hour controlled assessment. U2 Criminological Theories - exam. Plus, two Diploma units worth 50% of the total qualification: U3 Crime Scene to Courtroom - 8-hour controlled assessment. U4 Crime and Punishment - exam.