Criminology Level 3 Diploma [Y1]

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

Join us for this intriguing Level 3 course as you explore crime, behaviour and society. Studied perfectly alongside two other A-Levels, BTEC Science or single BTEC qualifications such as Sport, you will begin to understand different types of crime, the difference between criminal behaviour and deviance, and how we control and punish criminality.

During the first year, you will study two units. In the Changing Awareness of Crime unit, you will develop an understanding of different types of crime, influences on perceptions of crime and why some crimes are unreported. Knowing about the wide range of different crimes and the reasons people have for not reporting such crimes provides an understanding of the complexity of behaviours and the social implications of such crimes and criminality. You will also understand criminal theories, why people commit crimes, and explore the difference between criminal behaviour and deviance. The second unit will explore the Crime Scene to Courtroom. You will get an understanding of the criminal justice system from the moment a crime has been identified to the verdict. You will develop skills needed to examine information in order to review the justice of verdicts in criminal cases. You will also build awareness of criminality, criminological theories and the process of bringing an accused to court in order to evaluate the effectiveness of social control to deliver criminal justice policy.

The Level 3 Applied Certificate in Criminology is assessed through a combination of one written examinations, set and marked by WJEC, and one centre-marked assignment.

Our general entry criteria to study 3 A-Levels is: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 5. For a mixed Level 3 programme the criteria are: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 4. Subject specific entry criteria apply:A GCSE grade 4 in English Language.

Once you have finished this course, you could progress to universities across the country to study a range of Criminology-related degree courses. Many of these courses can lead to careers in the Police, the Armed Forces, into social work, probation service, as a youth worker.