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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Heathfield

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 Heathfield. Classes run at Heathfield Community College, full-time over two years.

The course explores why people commit crime, how crimes are reported and investigated, and how the criminal justice system responds. You'll look at what counts as crime, how evidence is gathered, and how offenders are sentenced and rehabilitated. Topics draw on psychology, sociology, and law to build a rounded picture of crime and justice.

You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology.

Who this course is for

Criminology will be an engaging subject for anyone who is interested in any aspect of the criminal justice system. This subject will suit anyone who is interested in answering questions such as, what is a crime, why are some crimes reported and others are not, and how are crimes are punished? You should be interested the reasons behind why people commit crime and how this influences the criminal justice system. Students who are fascinated to learn about what happens from the crime scene, during forensic investigation, right up until the person accused is taken to court and punished will enjoy criminology.

Entry requirements

College entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the causes of criminal behaviour and the theories behind them.
  • You'll examine how crimes are reported, recorded, and investigated.
  • You'll study how the criminal justice system processes offenders from arrest to sentencing.
  • You'll analyse different types of crime, including violent, organised, and white-collar offending.
  • You'll consider how psychology and sociology help explain criminal behaviour.
  • You'll evaluate how punishment and rehabilitation are used to reduce reoffending.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom through lessons, discussions, and case study analysis. Assessment is through written controlled assessments and examinations set by WJEC. Some units are assessed internally and others externally. You'll build your understanding progressively across the two years, with assessments taken at set points during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Heathfield Community 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, supervises offenders serving community sentences.
  • Youth justice worker, supports young people in the criminal justice system.
  • Prison officer, manages and rehabilitates people in custody.
  • Victim support worker, helps people affected by crime.
  • Crime analyst, reviews crime data to support policing decisions.

What you could study next

  • A Level Law, deepens your understanding of the legal system and supports university applications.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, broadens routes into policing, the prison service, or the armed forces.
  • A degree in Criminology, Sociology, or Psychology, the next step toward professional roles in criminal justice or research.
  • A degree in Social Work, for those drawn to supporting vulnerable people within the justice system.
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