WJEC Criminology Level 3
Diploma Unit 2:
Criminological Theories
Study Guide, 2nd Edition by
Carole A. Henderson and
Lee-Anne Farrington –
Comprehensive 2025/2026
Exam Prep for First-Attempt
Success
,WJEC Level 3 - CORRECT ANSWERSQualification for Applied Diploma in Criminology.
OFQUAL - CORRECT ANSWERSRegulatory body for educational qualifications in
England.
CCEA - CORRECT ANSWERSCouncil for the Curriculum, Examinations and
Assessment.
Qualifications Wales - CORRECT ANSWERSRegulatory body for qualifications in
Wales.
Specification - CORRECT ANSWERSDocument outlining course structure and
requirements.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) - CORRECT ANSWERSHours of direct teaching and
support for students.
Total Qualification Time (TQT) - CORRECT ANSWERSTotal time expected for
completing the qualification.
External Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERSEvaluation conducted by an external
examiner.
Internal Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERSEvaluation conducted by the teaching
institution.
Synoptic Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERSAssessment covering multiple units or
themes.
Standardisation - CORRECT ANSWERSProcess ensuring consistent assessment
across different assessors.
,Grading - CORRECT ANSWERSSystem for evaluating and categorizing student
performance.
Unit 1 - CORRECT ANSWERSChanging Awareness of Crime, internal assessment.
Unit 2 - CORRECT ANSWERSCriminological Theories, external assessment.
Unit 3 - CORRECT ANSWERSCrime Scene to Courtroom, internal assessment.
Unit 4 - CORRECT ANSWERSCrime and Punishment, external assessment.
Mandatory Units - CORRECT ANSWERSUnits that all learners must complete.
Resit Policy - CORRECT ANSWERSTwo resits allowed for each external unit.
Near Pass Rule - CORRECT ANSWERSCriteria for passing with minimal margin.
Controlled Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERSAssessment under specific conditions
to ensure integrity.
Investigative Techniques - CORRECT ANSWERSMethods used in criminal
investigations.
Unreported Crimes - CORRECT ANSWERSCrimes that are not reported to authorities.
Campaign Planning - CORRECT ANSWERSCreating strategies to address identified
crimes.
Criminal Justice Sector - CORRECT ANSWERSField encompassing law enforcement
and legal systems.
Psychology in Criminology - CORRECT ANSWERSStudy of mental processes related
to criminal behavior.
Sociology in Criminology - CORRECT ANSWERSStudy of societal influences on crime.
Entry Procedure - CORRECT ANSWERSRequirements for enrolling in the qualification.
External Moderation - CORRECT ANSWERSReview process for ensuring assessment
quality.
Post-Results Services - CORRECT ANSWERSServices available after results are
released.
Access and Special Consideration - CORRECT ANSWERSSupport for learners with
specific needs.
, WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma - CORRECT ANSWERSA qualification in criminology
with four mandatory units.
Criminal Justice System - CORRECT ANSWERSProcess from crime identification to
verdict delivery.
Criminological Theories - CORRECT ANSWERSFrameworks explaining why individuals
commit crimes.
Social Control - CORRECT ANSWERSMechanisms to regulate individual behavior in
society.
Applied Purpose - CORRECT ANSWERSFocus on real-world case studies in learning.
Independent Learning Skills - CORRECT ANSWERSAbility to learn autonomously and
develop personally.
Transferable Skills - CORRECT ANSWERSSkills applicable across various job sectors.
Problem Solving Skills - CORRECT ANSWERSAbility to identify and resolve issues
effectively.
Project-Based Research - CORRECT ANSWERSResearch approach focusing on
practical projects.
Vocational Contexts - CORRECT ANSWERSApplication of learning in real-world job
settings.
BSc Criminology - CORRECT ANSWERSBachelor of Science degree focused on
criminology.
BA Criminology - CORRECT ANSWERSBachelor of Arts degree in criminology studies.
BA Criminology and Criminal Justice - CORRECT ANSWERSDegree combining
criminology with criminal justice studies.
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology - CORRECT ANSWERSHonors degree
integrating criminology with psychology.
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology - CORRECT ANSWERSLaw degree incorporating
criminological studies.
BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology - CORRECT ANSWERSHonors degree
combining criminology and sociology.
Diploma Unit 2:
Criminological Theories
Study Guide, 2nd Edition by
Carole A. Henderson and
Lee-Anne Farrington –
Comprehensive 2025/2026
Exam Prep for First-Attempt
Success
,WJEC Level 3 - CORRECT ANSWERSQualification for Applied Diploma in Criminology.
OFQUAL - CORRECT ANSWERSRegulatory body for educational qualifications in
England.
CCEA - CORRECT ANSWERSCouncil for the Curriculum, Examinations and
Assessment.
Qualifications Wales - CORRECT ANSWERSRegulatory body for qualifications in
Wales.
Specification - CORRECT ANSWERSDocument outlining course structure and
requirements.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) - CORRECT ANSWERSHours of direct teaching and
support for students.
Total Qualification Time (TQT) - CORRECT ANSWERSTotal time expected for
completing the qualification.
External Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERSEvaluation conducted by an external
examiner.
Internal Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERSEvaluation conducted by the teaching
institution.
Synoptic Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERSAssessment covering multiple units or
themes.
Standardisation - CORRECT ANSWERSProcess ensuring consistent assessment
across different assessors.
,Grading - CORRECT ANSWERSSystem for evaluating and categorizing student
performance.
Unit 1 - CORRECT ANSWERSChanging Awareness of Crime, internal assessment.
Unit 2 - CORRECT ANSWERSCriminological Theories, external assessment.
Unit 3 - CORRECT ANSWERSCrime Scene to Courtroom, internal assessment.
Unit 4 - CORRECT ANSWERSCrime and Punishment, external assessment.
Mandatory Units - CORRECT ANSWERSUnits that all learners must complete.
Resit Policy - CORRECT ANSWERSTwo resits allowed for each external unit.
Near Pass Rule - CORRECT ANSWERSCriteria for passing with minimal margin.
Controlled Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERSAssessment under specific conditions
to ensure integrity.
Investigative Techniques - CORRECT ANSWERSMethods used in criminal
investigations.
Unreported Crimes - CORRECT ANSWERSCrimes that are not reported to authorities.
Campaign Planning - CORRECT ANSWERSCreating strategies to address identified
crimes.
Criminal Justice Sector - CORRECT ANSWERSField encompassing law enforcement
and legal systems.
Psychology in Criminology - CORRECT ANSWERSStudy of mental processes related
to criminal behavior.
Sociology in Criminology - CORRECT ANSWERSStudy of societal influences on crime.
Entry Procedure - CORRECT ANSWERSRequirements for enrolling in the qualification.
External Moderation - CORRECT ANSWERSReview process for ensuring assessment
quality.
Post-Results Services - CORRECT ANSWERSServices available after results are
released.
Access and Special Consideration - CORRECT ANSWERSSupport for learners with
specific needs.
, WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma - CORRECT ANSWERSA qualification in criminology
with four mandatory units.
Criminal Justice System - CORRECT ANSWERSProcess from crime identification to
verdict delivery.
Criminological Theories - CORRECT ANSWERSFrameworks explaining why individuals
commit crimes.
Social Control - CORRECT ANSWERSMechanisms to regulate individual behavior in
society.
Applied Purpose - CORRECT ANSWERSFocus on real-world case studies in learning.
Independent Learning Skills - CORRECT ANSWERSAbility to learn autonomously and
develop personally.
Transferable Skills - CORRECT ANSWERSSkills applicable across various job sectors.
Problem Solving Skills - CORRECT ANSWERSAbility to identify and resolve issues
effectively.
Project-Based Research - CORRECT ANSWERSResearch approach focusing on
practical projects.
Vocational Contexts - CORRECT ANSWERSApplication of learning in real-world job
settings.
BSc Criminology - CORRECT ANSWERSBachelor of Science degree focused on
criminology.
BA Criminology - CORRECT ANSWERSBachelor of Arts degree in criminology studies.
BA Criminology and Criminal Justice - CORRECT ANSWERSDegree combining
criminology with criminal justice studies.
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology - CORRECT ANSWERSHonors degree
integrating criminology with psychology.
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology - CORRECT ANSWERSLaw degree incorporating
criminological studies.
BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology - CORRECT ANSWERSHonors degree
combining criminology and sociology.
