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 Certificate in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. This is an Applied General qualification. This means it is designed primarily to support learners progressing to university. It has been designed to offer exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning for 16-19 year-old learners and adult learners through applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system.
Entry requirements5 high grade passes including a C at English
Progression routes:Level 3 Criminology is a stepping stone to study a range of higher education degree courses, related further qualifications or occupations E.G. Forensics, Law, Criminology, Counselling, Social Services, Policing, Health Care, Education, Marketing or Media.
Assessment1 controlled assessment and 1 examination during the summer term of year 12 and year 13: Year 12 Controlled Assessment Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime – 8 hours (50% of AS) Examination Unit 2: Criminological Theories 1hour 45mins (50% of AS) Year 13 Controlled Assessment Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom 8 hours (50% of A2) Examination Unit 4: Crime and Punishment 1hour 45minutes (50% of A2)
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