Criminology
Rationale
An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology. WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. It offers exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning through applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system. Curriculum content will build sequentially and facilitate knowledge recall. Criminology students will develop cultural capital through study of some topics that promote understanding of equality and diversity that is broader than taught lessons in order to acquire a strong set of values and beliefs to prepare them for their future.
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Law
Rationale
The OCR specification chosen in Law is designed to inspire, nurture and develop learners. It will foster their interest in and enjoyment of the law, develop knowledge and skills for the further study of law and related subjects, such as business. Students will develop their knowledge of the law in England, and an awareness of law in a European and global context, whilst also developing an understanding of the changing nature of law and the interaction between law, morals, justice and society. Law students will develop cultural capital through study of topics that promote understanding of equality and diversity that is broader than taught lessons, in order to acquire a strong set of values and beliefs to prepare them as global citizens of the future.
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Psychology
Rationale
Through a broad, in-depth and varied study of psychology, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures and apply these in a theoretical and practical context by studying a rich and challenging curriculum. Students will analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information in order to make judgements and develop and refine practical design and procedures. Curriculum content will build sequentially and facilitate knowledge recall.
Psychology students will develop cultural capital through study of topics that promote understanding of equality and diversity that is broader than taught lessons in order to acquire a strong set of values and beliefs to prepare them for their future. Students will develop an understanding of how psychological research and theory contributes to wider society and the implications of research.
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Sociology
Rationale
The study of sociology focuses on contemporary society and fosters the development of critical and reflective thinking with a respect for social diversity. It ensures students develop an awareness of the importance of social structure and social action in explaining social issues. Students must be encouraged to develop their own sociological awareness through active engagement with the contemporary social world. Curriculum content will build sequentially and facilitate knowledge recall. Sociology students will develop cultural capital through study of topics that promote understanding of equality and diversity that is broader than taught lessons in order to acquire a strong set of values and beliefs to prepare them for their future.
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