KS5 · WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology

Criminology Revision

Study all four mandatory Diploma units through developed explanations, original questions, vocabulary and independent applied demonstrations.

Criminology topics

10 topics
K5CR1Ready

Crime, reporting, media and statistics

Analyse crime categories, hidden offending, media representations and the collection and interpretation of crime statistics.

Unit 1 · Internally assessedStart revising →
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Campaigns, communication and justified change

Compare evidenced campaigns, evaluate media, plan feasible activity and design and justify accessible persuasive materials.

Unit 1 · Internally assessedStart revising →
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Criminality, social construction and theories

Explain criminality and social construction, then compare biological, individualistic and sociological accounts critically.

Unit 2 · External assessmentStart revising →
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Applying theories and evaluating policy

Apply theories to offence situations and evaluate policy mechanisms, social change and campaigns using qualified evidence.

Unit 2 · External assessmentStart revising →
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Investigators, techniques, evidence and rights

Evaluate investigative personnel and techniques, trace physical and testimonial evidence, and examine rights through appeal.

Unit 3 · Internally assessedStart revising →
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Prosecution, trials, evidence and lay decision makers

Explain independent prosecution, trials, evidence safeguards and appeals, then assess influences and lay decision makers.

Unit 3 · Internally assessedStart revising →
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Reviewing case information and justified conclusions

Examine sources through the five evaluative criteria and justify distinct verdict, miscarriage and sentencing conclusions.

Unit 3 · Internally assessedStart revising →
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Law making, criminal justice and social control

Explain parliamentary and judicial law making, agency relationships, justice models and internal and external control.

Unit 4 · External assessmentStart revising →
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Punishment, purposes and comparative effectiveness

Compare punishment purposes and all required disposals using mechanisms, worked evidence and justified judgements.

Unit 4 · External assessmentStart revising →
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Agencies, measures, limits and social-control outcomes

Compare agencies and control measures, assess interacting limits and defend evidence-based synoptic recommendations.

Unit 4 · External assessmentStart revising →

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