Year 13 – Criminology

Head of Subject: Ms C Simmonds

Intended Outcomes

Application of theory to gain a real life insight into how the criminal justice system works in England and Wales. 

  • Course Implementation

    Crime Scene to Court room

    Interactive teaching that covers how we process a crime scene, what role agencies play in taking a case to court and knowing how to have a fair trial. Coursework (accounts for 25% of final grade) which is marked by teacher and moderated by the exam board (WJEC).

    Crime and Punishment 

    Exploration of how we organise the criminal justice system while considering the effectiveness of punishment in England and Wales. External exam that takes place in June. This counts as 25% of final grade, mark provided by exam board.

     

Learning Impact

Consistent in-class ‘knowledge’ assessments that are peer and self marked. Teacher assessments via homework and in-class writing tasks to prepare for end of unit external assessment. 

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