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Level 3 Criminology Course in Hastings

Cost£1987.00 We recommend that you purchase the textbook, which is around £20 each year. We also arrange a number of trips throughout the course, for which there will be additional costs.
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Criminology Course in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus, full-time over two years.

The course explores why people commit crime, how society responds, and how the justice system works. Year one covers types of crime and criminological theories. Year two moves from crime scene to courtroom, then looks at sentencing and why people obey the law. You'll need a GCSE grade 4 in English Language to apply.

You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology.

Who this course is for

Not all crimes are alike. What different types of crime exist? How do we decide what behaviour is criminal? How do we explain why people commit crime? What happens to those who commit a crime? Why and how do we punish people? What organisations do we have in our society to control criminality? These, and other, similar questions are discussed and debated in the study of criminology. Students of criminology should have an interest in the world around them. An awareness of the role of the media in our perception of crime is beneficial. Learners should be curious about the reasons crimes are committed, and open to new ideas as we explore and challenge our preconceptions.

Entry requirements

A GCSE grade 4 in English Language.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore different types of crime and how criminal behaviour is defined.
  • You'll study why people report crime and campaigns for changes in criminal law.
  • You'll examine criminological theories and why people commit crimes.
  • You'll follow the process from crime scene to courtroom, including forensics and trial.
  • You'll consider sentencing, punishment, and the reasons people obey or break the law.
  • You'll analyse the role of the media in shaping public perceptions of crime.

How you will learn

Units 1 and 3 are assessed through controlled assessments completed during class time. You can use notes during these assessments. Units 2 and 4 are assessed through examinations. Teaching takes place in the classroom, with discussion and debate central to the course. The college also arranges trips that support your studies.

What you will need to bring

The centre recommends you purchase the course textbook, which costs around £20 per year. There are also trips arranged throughout the course, which carry additional costs. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, investigates crime and works with communities to maintain public safety.
  • Probation officer, supports offenders through rehabilitation and monitors compliance with sentences.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people involved in the criminal justice system.
  • Crime analyst, examines crime data to support policing and policy decisions.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people serving custodial sentences.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable individuals and families in complex situations.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step for those wanting to work in research, policy, or specialist roles.
  • A degree in Law, for those interested in the legal side of the justice system.
  • A degree in Psychology, which pairs well with criminological study and opens routes into forensic psychology.
  • A degree in Sociology, broadening understanding of crime in its social context.
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