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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Blackpool – Blackpool Sixth Form College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

Criminology is the scientific study of crime and criminals. The course covers changing awareness of crime, criminological theories, crime scene to courtroom, and crime and punishment. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Maths, to enrol.

You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology.

Who this course is for

What is it? Criminology is the scientific study of crime and criminals. We cover a range of topics including: changing awareness of crime, criminological theories, crime scene to courtroom, and crime and punishment.

Entry requirements

For vocational level 3 courses are advanced courses, we require five A*- C passes of 4 (C) grade or above (or equivalent) including English language or maths. Please see our website for any specific course requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how awareness and reporting of crime has changed over time.
  • You'll study key criminological theories and what drives criminal behaviour.
  • You'll trace how a crime moves from the scene through to the courtroom.
  • You'll examine approaches to crime and punishment in the UK.
  • You'll analyse how society and the justice system respond to different types of crime.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Blackpool Sixth Form College. The WJEC Diploma in Criminology is assessed through a mix of written examinations and controlled assessment tasks. Some units are assessed by your centre and others are marked externally by WJEC.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, investigates crime and supports communities.
  • Probation officer, works with offenders to reduce reoffending.
  • Youth justice worker, supports young people in the justice system.
  • Crime analyst, reviews data to help police services identify patterns.
  • Social worker, helps individuals and families in difficult circumstances.
  • Prison officer, maintains safety and supports rehabilitation in custody.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step for those wanting to specialise further.
  • A degree in Law, for those interested in the legal side of the justice system.
  • A degree in Psychology, building on the behavioural theories covered in this Diploma.
  • A degree in Social Work, combining criminology knowledge with a professional practice qualification.
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