GSO Test

Criminology


Criminology Department Curriculum Intent

Exam Board & Assessment Method: Eduqas

Curriculum Intent:
To allow students to develop an understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal
justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology. 

Eduqas Level 3 Applied Diploma 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. The qualification would support learners’ progression from any study at Level 2, particularly GCSEs in Sociology, Law, Psychology, Citizenship, History and Humanities.

 

Curriculum Implementation:
In Year 12 students cover 2 topics across the year, starting with the topics required to achieve the applied certificate (Changing Awareness of Crime (Internal- set task), Theories of Crime (External – Exam). These topics being split between two teachers. Students have 9 lessons of criminology per fortnight. They are also provided with independent learning tasks that are complete outside of lessons. Such work provides opportunities to consolidate and extend learning as well as opportunities to practice assessment questions for the examined unit and complete the task for the internally assessed unit. Teachers use different teaching strategies to develop independence and resilience throughout including :- flipped learning preparation tasks, group work leading to discussion, timed independently produced assessment, presentations etc. Students are also offered the opportunity to taste Criminology in Action with a visit to external venues / speakers.

 

Curriculum Impact:
Students will achieve in line with aspirational targets. This will mean they are able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding and will have well developed skills of application, analysis and evaluation. As a result they will move on Year 13 and made the transition to study at Key Stage 5. They will also have developed SMSC, skills for life and fundamental British values to ensure they are effective future citizens within society.

 

Criminology Curriculum Map

criminology curriculum map 2024 2025.pdf