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Level 3 Criminology Course in Batley for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Batley. Classes run at Batley Girls' High School, full-time over two years.

The course explores why people commit crime and how the justice system responds. You'll look at the role of the police, courts, and probation service. It also covers how some crimes stay hidden in society and how victims and witnesses are supported. You'll need GCSE grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics to join.

You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology.

Who this course is for

Have you ever wondered what happens at a crime scene or why people commit crime? Do you want a better understanding of how the legal system works and how criminal cases are processed?

This course seeks to help you to understand why some crimes are hidden within society and how the systems such as the police, courts and probation service deal with offenders, victims and those who witness crime.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the causes of crime and criminal behaviour.
  • You'll examine how the police investigate crime scenes and gather evidence.
  • You'll study how criminal cases move through the courts.
  • You'll learn how the probation service works with offenders.
  • You'll consider how victims and witnesses are supported by the justice system.
  • You'll investigate why some crimes go unreported or undetected in society.
  • You'll analyse how media and public perception shape views on crime.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, discussion, and case study analysis. Assessment is through a mix of controlled assessments and written examinations. The WJEC Diploma in Criminology uses a combination of internally assessed units and externally marked exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Batley Girls' High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, investigates crime and supports communities.
  • Probation officer, supervises offenders in the community.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people in the criminal justice system.
  • Victim support worker, helps people affected by crime.
  • Prison officer, manages and rehabilitates people in custody.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable individuals and families.

What you could study next

  • A Level Law, deepens your understanding of the legal system and supports university applications.
  • A Level Psychology, pairs well with criminology and opens further study options.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology, a degree that builds directly on this qualification.
  • BA (Hons) Sociology, explores wider social issues including crime and inequality.
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