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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Loughborough

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 Loughborough. Classes run at De Lisle Catholic School Loughborough, full-time over two years.

The course explores crime, criminal behaviour, and the justice system. You'll look at theories of crime, how the courts work, and how society responds to offending. Topics include forensic investigation, victimology, and social influences on crime. You'll build research and analytical skills that are useful across many careers and degree courses. Entry requires four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above.

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

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system, those aiming for a career in areas such as social work, probation, the police, or if you're planning to study criminology, law, psychology or sociology at university. It will give you an opportunity to apply theoretical learning to real life problems and develop a set of transferable skills including research, analytical thinking and communication that are essential for university study and most careers. The course is generally taken alongside courses such as A levels or Level 3 work related subjects.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore key theories of why crime happens and how society responds.
  • You'll study how the criminal justice system works, from policing to sentencing.
  • You'll examine forensic evidence and how it is used in investigations.
  • You'll analyse the impact of crime on victims and communities.
  • You'll develop research skills through case studies and real examples.
  • You'll practise analytical thinking and structured written argument.
  • You'll consider social, psychological, and cultural factors behind criminal behaviour.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based with full-time daytime attendance. You'll learn through a mix of lessons, discussion, and case study work. Assessment is through written units and controlled assessment tasks. WJEC sets the assessment criteria, and your work is marked and moderated to national standards.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. De Lisle Catholic School Loughborough 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 and supports rehabilitation.
  • Social worker, helps individuals and families in difficult circumstances.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people in the justice system.
  • Crime analyst, reviews data to support policing and policy.
  • Victim support worker, provides practical and emotional help to victims of crime.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step after this qualification.
  • A degree in Law, building on the justice system knowledge from the course.
  • A degree in Psychology or Sociology, related disciplines that share much of the same theory.
  • A degree in Social Work, for those interested in working directly with people affected by crime.
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