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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Chipping Campden

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

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Chipping Campden. Classes run at Chipping Campden School, part-time during the day over two years.

The course explores the criminal justice system, crime, and society. You'll study topics that connect to humanities, psychology, and sociology. Assessment is split equally between two external exams and internally assessed coursework. Entry requires a grade 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature, plus at least four grade 4s in other subjects.

You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Designed to support learners progressing to university, the Level 3 Criminology qualification has been designed to provide exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning for 16-19 year-olds, through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system. This qualification supports learners� progression from any study at Level 2, and is a qualification which complements studies in humanities, psychology and sociology.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements are: Five grade 5s at GCSE, including GCSE English Language or GCSE English literature and GCSE Maths. Subject specific entry requirements are: Grade 5 in either GCSE English (Language or Literature), in addition to at least four grade 4s in any other subjects.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the criminal justice system works in England and Wales.
  • You'll examine theories of crime and why people offend.
  • You'll analyse the role of the police, courts, and prisons.
  • You'll investigate how society responds to crime and punishment.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating evidence and constructing arguments.
  • You'll connect ideas across psychology, sociology, and law.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Chipping Campden School. Assessment is split 50/50. Two external WJEC exams each count for 25 percent of your final grade. The remaining 50 percent comes from two pieces of internally assessed controlled assessment, each worth 25 percent. Both exams are 90 minutes and worth 75 marks each.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chipping Campden 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, 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, supports vulnerable people across a range of settings.
  • Victim support worker, helps people affected by crime to recover.

What you could study next

  • BA or BSc Criminology, the natural next step after this qualification, recognised by UK universities.
  • BA Criminology and Criminal Justice, broadens into legal and policy areas.
  • BSc Criminology and Psychology, combines both disciplines at degree level.
  • LLB Law with Criminology, suits those drawn toward a legal career.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma in Social Sciences, an alternative university entry route for those who want to build further before applying.
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