Level 3 Applied Diploma Criminology 2020

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Why study Criminology? WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities;

Provides excellent progression onto university Skills required for independent learning and development A range of generic and transferable skills The ability to solve problems The skills of project-based research, development and presentation The fundamental ability to work alongside other professionals, in a

professional environment The ability to apply learning in vocational contexts

Criminology

What you will study:

Changing Awareness of Crime Criminological Theories Crime Scene to Court Room Crime and Punishment

Level 3 Applied Diploma Criminology 2020

Criminology

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CRIMINOLOGY CAREERS

Level 3 Applied Diploma Criminology 2020

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The Death Penalty?DISCUSSION POINTS:What is the death penalty? Do we have the death penalty in the UK?

Do you agree with the death penalty? Yes or No, explain why?

TASK

This is a picture of Ruth Ellis she was hanged in 1955 for the murder of her lover and became the last woman to be executed in Britain.

Click on the link below and read the article, then decide whether she would have been found guilty of murder or manslaughter if she were to stand trial today? Explain why? Write your answer down here:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/mar/12/ruth-ellis-files-bbc-documentary-murder-case-cant-let-go

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RESEARCH TASK

Research Task1. Research the murder statistics for the USA, Australia and

the UK for 2017?2. Now find out if those countries have the death penalty

and what their gun laws are?3. Do you think there is a link between gun laws, the death

penalty and the murder rates in each country? Explain your answer.

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START YOUR CURIOSITY NOW…Research Task Answers1. USA Australia UK

2. USA: Death Penalty Australia: Death Penalty UK: Death Penalty

USA: Gun Laws Australia: Gun Laws UK: Gun Laws

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‘Criminology is an applied discipline. It studies interventions that help resolve conflict and

problems in society’…

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