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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Bexhill-on-Sea

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run at Bexhill College, full-time over two years.

The course covers why people break the law, how crime affects society, and how justice is administered. You'll study four units: Changing Awareness of Crime, Criminological Theories, Crime Scene to Courtroom, and Crime and Punishment. The course counts as the equivalent of one A Level and pairs well with Law, Psychology, and Sociology. You'll also have the chance to visit a court and take part in work-related activities with the Prison and Probation Service.

You'll need at least four to five GCSEs graded 4 or above, including a grade 4 in English. You finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology.

Who this course is for

This exciting course is for anyone interested in understanding crime, its causes and the impact of crime on society, along with prevention and the ways in which justice is administered. You will learn the reasoning behind why people break the law, why some groups are more likely to a commit crime or be seen as breaking the law, as well as looking at who makes and enforces the law. The course will provide you with a range of transferable skills and compliments Law, Psychology, Science and Uniformed Services.

Entry requirements

At Least 4-5 GCSEs graded 9-4 including a grade 4 or above in English.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the reasons why people commit crime and how social factors play a role.
  • You'll study how awareness of crime has changed over time.
  • You'll examine key criminological theories and how they explain criminal behaviour.
  • You'll follow the journey of a crime from the scene to the courtroom.
  • You'll look at how crime is punished and how the justice system works.
  • You'll develop transferable skills relevant to Law, Psychology, and Sociology.
  • You'll gain insight into the work of the Prison and Probation Service through work-related learning activities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Bexhill College. Assessment is by controlled assessment and a summer exam. You'll also take part in a trip to a court and work-related learning activities with the Prison and Probation Service, putting the theory you study into a real context.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, investigates crime and works within the justice system.
  • Probation officer, supports offenders through rehabilitation and supervision.
  • Forensic investigator, gathers and analyses evidence at crime scenes.
  • Legal assistant, supports solicitors and barristers in legal casework.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people in custody.
  • Social worker, works with individuals and families affected by crime or disadvantage.
  • Victim support worker, helps people cope with the impact of crime.

What you could study next

  • A Level Law, deepens your understanding of the legal system and opens routes into law degrees.
  • A Level Psychology, complements criminology and supports applications to related university courses.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology, a single-honours degree building directly on this qualification.
  • Joint Honours degree in Criminology and Law or Criminology and Psychology, combining disciplines for broader career options.
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