Further Details | |
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Course Code | LA16729 |
Location | Deeside |
Duration | Full Time, The course is taught over two years and is taken as part of an A Level package. Learners must complete all units over the two years to be awarded. |
Department | A Levels |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2025 |
End Date | 19 Jun 2026 |
Course Overview
The WJEC specification was updated in 2021 and the qualification, once completed, carries the same UCAS points as A Level subjects. It can now be taken alongside A Levels as part of a level 3 / A Level pathway.
Primarily designed to support learners progressing to university, our Level 3 Criminology qualification has been designed to provide exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning for 16-19 year old, and adult, learners through applied learning.
This qualification supports learners’ progression from any study at Level 2, particularly GCSEs in Sociology, Law, Psychology, Citizenship, and Humanities.
First year units
- Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime (coursework)
- Unit 2: Criminological Theories (exam)
Second year units
- Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom (coursework)
- Unit 4: Crime and Punishment (exam)
Examples of the first year modules that form Unit 2, include topics on
- Comparing deviant behaviour
- The social construction of crime
- Biological theories of criminality
- Individualistic theories of criminality
- Analysis of situations where crimes are committed
- Evaluating theories of crime
- Policy development
- How campaigns affect policy making
Primarily designed to support learners progressing to university, our Level 3 Criminology qualification has been designed to provide exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning for 16-19 year old, and adult, learners through applied learning.
This qualification supports learners’ progression from any study at Level 2, particularly GCSEs in Sociology, Law, Psychology, Citizenship, and Humanities.
First year units
- Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime (coursework)
- Unit 2: Criminological Theories (exam)
Second year units
- Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom (coursework)
- Unit 4: Crime and Punishment (exam)
Examples of the first year modules that form Unit 2, include topics on
- Comparing deviant behaviour
- The social construction of crime
- Biological theories of criminality
- Individualistic theories of criminality
- Analysis of situations where crimes are committed
- Evaluating theories of crime
- Policy development
- How campaigns affect policy making
The course combines one exam and a piece of controlled assessment in year 1 and year 2.
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language / Welsh (1st Language) and Maths.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
This course is aimed at A Level students who are interested in a career in the Police / Law enforcement / Youth justice / Probation / Prison/ Social care sectors.
Some courses may require equipment and/or uniforms to be purchased.
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Accessible Open Event – Llysfasi
28/11/2024
17:00
Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events.
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Accessible Open Event – Bersham Road
21/11/2024
17:00
Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events.
It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.
Accessible Open Event – Northop
27/11/2024
17:00
Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events.
It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.
