WJEC Criminology

Applications open: Monday 17th November 2025

Applications close: Monday 12th January 2026

Entry requirements: Five GCSEs including: Maths and English at Grade 4.

How to apply: We do not accept KentChoices applications. All applications must be made by clicking on the following link - https://leighacademyrainham.applicaa.com/sixthform

The WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology provides an understanding of criminology relevant to various roles within the criminal justice sector, social work, probation work, and fields like sociology and psychology. This qualification is designed to offer engaging and practical learning experiences that focus on real-world applications within the criminal justice system.

Course Content

Students will study the following:

1) Understanding different types of crime and influences on perceptions of crime: Changing Awareness of Crime:

2) Criminological Theories: Understanding why people commit crimes using various criminological theories.

3) Crime Scene to Courtroom: Understanding the criminal justice process from crime identification to courtroom verdicts.

4) Crime and Punishment: Applying knowledge of criminology to evaluate social control measures.

External Assessment [Exam]: Units 2 and 4 are assessed via examinations that include short and extended answer questions based on applied scenarios.

Internal Assessment [Coursework]: Units 1 and 3 are assessed through controlled assignments.

5 GCSEs at Grade 9-5.

GCSE English or a Humanities Subject at Grade 5.