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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Darwen

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 Darwen. Classes run at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, full-time during the day over two years.

The course covers crime, criminals, and victims. You'll explore theories of illegal and deviant behaviour, the social reaction to crime, and anti-crime policies. You'll look at what happens in police stations, courts, prisons, and boardrooms. Famous case studies from around the world bring the subject to life.

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

Who this course is for

You will study crimes, criminals, crime victims, theories explaining illegal and/or deviant behaviour, the social reaction to crime, the effectiveness of anti-crime policies and the broader political terrain of social control. You will look at what happens in police stations and courts, behind prison bars, in board rooms, and on battlefields. You will study famous case studies of many different criminals from around the globe and as criminologists you willlook at the broader contexts of the criminals behaviour and try to work out reasons why they have committed the crime - the good, the bad and the ugly.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the causes and theories of criminal and deviant behaviour.
  • You'll examine how crime affects victims and communities.
  • You'll analyse the work of police, courts, and the prison system.
  • You'll evaluate the effectiveness of anti-crime policies.
  • You'll explore the politics of social control.
  • You'll study real case studies of criminals from around the world.
  • You'll consider crime in wider social and global contexts, including corporate and wartime crime.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, case study analysis, and structured discussion. WJEC assesses this qualification through a combination of written examinations and controlled assessment tasks. Your teacher will guide you through each unit and support your preparation for assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Darwen Aldridge Community Academy 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 identify patterns.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable people and families.
  • Prison officer, manages and rehabilitates people in custody.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step after this qualification.
  • A degree in Sociology or Psychology, closely related subjects that build on what you've studied.
  • A degree in Law, for those interested in the legal side of crime and justice.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Community Justice, for work in the probation or prison service.
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