Introduction to Criminology: FAQs, Course Structure, and Content Overview
Criminology is a fascinating field that delves into various aspects of crime, including its causes, perpetrators, and consequences. In this overview, you will learn about the curriculum, assessment methods, and duration of Criminology courses, along with details on key topics covered, such as changing awareness of crime, criminological theories, crime scenes, and punishments. Additionally, insights on exams, textbooks, and lesson activities are provided to help you navigate the course effectively.
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Criminology Criminology Department of social science (psychology, sociology and criminology) Mr Poulin (subject leader) Mrs Wells Mrs Martin Miss Leonard
Will I be taught how to solve murders?
To a certain extent, yes. You will learn about many types of crime, who does them and why. You will also learn about the processes from the crime scene to the court room. Finally we will discuss the Criminal Justice System and punishment.
Is Criminology easier than an A-Level course?
No. It is different in the sense that instead of being 100% exam-based, there is 50% of the assessments which are internal assessment. These are exams, but exams where you have your file, handouts and any work carried out in class or for homework. All tasks must be attempted on an individual basis (not in groups). Also, you cannot receive any feedback or assistance from your teacher once the exam is started.
Questions and Answers - Criminology Q. How long is the course? A. One year for the Applied Certificate in Criminology, two years for the Applied Diploma. Q. Do I have to pass every unit to achieve a grade for the qualification? A. Yes, each of the two/four units need to be passed. Q. How much are each unit worth towards the qualification? A. Each unit is worth 25% of the qualification (for the Diploma) or 50% (for the Certificate). Q. What can be expected for the two external assessments? A. Both external assessments are 90 minutes long for a total of 75 marks. They are completed on set dates in May or June. They contain three main questions each worth 25 marks; each main question will be divided into a series of part questions, carrying different marks that will total 25 marks. Short questions carrying 2-4 marks will be included as well as extended questions carrying 5 and more marks. Each main question will start with stimulus response resource material and have applied context. Q. What textbook will be used? A. The main textbook that student will refer to is Criminology Book One Rob Webb and Annie Townend ISBN: 9780993423598 for the first year. Students will have to purchase this textbook by the end of September. Other resources/textbook will be referred to, but students do not have to buy them. Q. What can be expected in lessons to prepare for the assessments? A. Learning activities, timed essays, practice papers, glossary tests, knowledge tests, practice questions, trips, guest speakers,
Overall Course Content Unit title YEAR 12 1-Changing Awareness of Crime 8 hours Internal 2-Criminological Theories 1 hour 30 minutes External YEAR 13 3-Crime Scene to Courtroom 8 hours Internal 4-Crime and Punishment 1 hours 30 minutes External Note: If a student desires to stop after the first year, they can bank up a WJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate in Criminology. Note 2: Learners must pass each unit in order to achieve a grade for the qualification.
Assessment 50% examination, 50% internal assessment Linear The Unit 4 assessment will be on all the topics. If a student desires to stop after the first year, they can bank up a WJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate in Criminology. Learners must pass each unit in order to achieve a grade for the qualification. Regular assessment within lessons through: Timed essays Glossary and Knowledge tests Additional reading Mock examinations
What can you expect from a Criminology lesson?
How has lockdown affected crime? Write down any trends that you can see using the graphs
Explanations Criminal damage, robbery, theft and sexual offences all fell sharply during lockdown Due to opportunity? Use the article and post some reasons about why these specific crimes fell so sharply Do comment on SPECIFIC crimes (i.e. theft may have fallen because ) Use SPECIFIC terminology (rational choice, cost benefit, routine activity etc.)
Explanations Drug offences increased sharply during lockdown Due to more effective policing? https://www.met.police.uk/sd/stats-and-data/met/stop- and-search-dashboard/ Use the hyper link to look at statistics about stop and search. Read the article. Write down the ways that the police have been able to target more people involved in drug dealing
Issues with official statistics Read the article and comment on all the reasons why crime (during lockdown but the rest of the time too!) is so difficult to measure properly. Think about: - Nature of different crimes - Police reporting - Victims
Summer Assignment Research knife crime and discuss the following points: Types of victims Types of offenders Level of public awareness Handwrite around 400 words about knife crime and include the source you found the information from (website, articles, ) This is due on your first day in September 2021.
