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Free Level 2 Criminology Course in Great Yarmouth

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Criminology Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run full-time during the day at East Norfolk Sixth Form College. This criminology course runs over 12 months and sits at the same level as a GCSE. You'll explore why people commit crimes, how victims are affected, and what theories explain illegal behaviour. The course also covers social responses to crime and how well anti-crime policies work in practice. To join, you'll need a grade 3 or above in GCSE English Language.

Who this course is for

This course is equivalent to a GCSE level course. Criminology is the study of criminals, victims and theories explaining illegal behaviour. You will also look at the social reaction to crime and the effectiveness of anti-crime policies.

Entry requirements

Grade 3 or above in GCSE English Language.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the key theories that explain why people commit crimes.
  • You'll examine the experiences of victims and how crime affects them.
  • You'll analyse social and cultural responses to criminal behaviour.
  • You'll evaluate how effective anti-crime policies are in practice.
  • You'll explore how the criminal justice system responds to offending.
  • You'll develop skills in reading, discussing, and writing about criminological ideas.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. Teaching covers criminological theory, case studies, and policy analysis. Assessment is through written work and assignments that test your understanding of course topics. Your tutor will guide you through each area of the subject over the 12 months.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Norfolk Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Community support worker, helping people affected by crime
  • Youth worker, supporting young people at risk of offending
  • Police staff or civilian investigator, entry-level roles in policing
  • Prison officer, working within the custodial system
  • Probation services officer, supporting offenders through rehabilitation
  • Victim support volunteer or paid caseworker

What you could study next

A Level 3 Diploma or Extended Certificate in Criminology is a natural next step, going deeper into criminal justice, psychology, and research methods. From there, you could apply for a degree in criminology, criminal justice, psychology, or social work. Some learners use this level 2 criminology qualification as a foundation before moving into access to higher education courses.

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