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Access to HE Criminology Course in Chesterfield

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodySEGA

Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 3. Chesterfield College lists a fee of £3,022 if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Chesterfield College for more info.

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About this course

Access to HE Criminology Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at Chesterfield College, full-time during the day, over one year. If you're 19 to 23 years old and this is your first full Level 3 qualification, the course may be free. For other learners, Adult Learner Loans are available and course costs apply. This level 3 access to he criminology qualification is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree-level study. You'll explore criminology, criminal justice, and social sciences, building the academic skills universities look for.

Who this course is for

16-18 Learners

Entry requirements

You will need a grade C/4 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths.

Enrolment will be subject to an initial progression discussion and, in cases where English and Maths qualifications are not currently held, an initial assessment may be required to determine the most appropriate level of entry.

The Access to Higher Education courses have been designed predominantly for older students returning to education. However, each application will be considered on an individual basis.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the causes and theories of crime and criminal behaviour.
  • You'll examine how the criminal justice system works in the UK.
  • You'll analyse social issues linked to crime, including inequality and marginalisation.
  • You'll develop essay writing and academic referencing skills for university study.
  • You'll explore policing, courts, and the prison system.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and evidence-based argument.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Chesterfield College, combining tutor-led teaching with group discussion and independent study. Assessment is through written assignments and essays rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the year that demonstrates your academic progress to university admissions teams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, working in community or specialist policing
  • Probation officer, supporting offenders through rehabilitation
  • Prison officer, managing and supporting people in custody
  • Youth justice worker, working with young people in the justice system
  • Social worker, supporting vulnerable adults and families
  • Victim support worker, helping people affected by crime
  • Community safety officer, working with local councils on crime prevention

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Criminology or Criminology and Sociology, the most direct next step at university
  • BA (Hons) Law, for those interested in the legal side of criminal justice
  • BA (Hons) Social Work, if you want to work with people affected by crime and inequality
  • BA (Hons) Policing, offered by several universities as a degree-level entry route into the police service
Apply on chesterfield.ac.uk →Check if you're eligible
Apply now →Check if you're eligible

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