There are 4 mandatory units to study:
Changing awareness of crime
Criminology Theories
Crime Scene to Courtroom
Crime and Punishment
How Is A Level Criminology Assessed?
Units 1 and 3 are controlled assessments that are internally assessed.
Units 2 and 4 are externally assessed examinations.
Unit 4 is a synoptic paper which means that elements of Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be tested in the exam.
All elements must be passed and grading is awarded from A-E.
Units 2 & 4 are assessed via examination: 1 hour 30 minutes each.
Examination
Units 2 and 4 are assessed via examination: 1 hour 30 minutes each, taken in June.
Exam Board
WJEC
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