Course Summary
Subject: Criminology
Course Title: Criminology (Applied Diploma)
Course Types: Sixth Form
Course Level: Level 3
Age Group: 16-18
Course Description
Criminology offers exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning for 16-19-year-old learners through applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system.
In Year 12
Students will study unit 1, Changing Awareness of Crime and unit 2, Criminological Theories.
In Year 13
Students will cover unit 3, Crime Scene to Courtroom and unit 4, Crime and Punishment
Assessment
The WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Criminology is assessed through a combination of one written
examination, set and marked by WJEC, and one centre-marked assignment in Y12 and the same in Y13
Progression Route
The WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Criminology has elements of psychology, law and sociology that
complement studies in humanities. The main purpose of the qualification is to support access to
higher education degree courses, such as:
- BSc Criminology
- BA Criminology
- BA Criminology and Criminal Justice
- BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
- LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology
- BA (Hons) Criminology
- BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology
- BSc Criminology with Law
The WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Criminology has been designed to provide learners with underpinning
knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to further study and training.
Enrichment opportunities
Enrichment Opportunities are provided by way of visits to the Liverpool Crown Courts and Styal Prison to assist the application of Criminology.
Course Entry Guidelines
A minimum grade entry of 4 in GCSE English, Science and Mathematics is required.
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Course Provider
The Oldershaw Academy
Address: Valkyrie Road, Wallasey, Wallasey, CH45 4RJ
