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Level 3 Criminology Course in Birmingham for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Criminology Courses in Birmingham.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School, full-time over two years.

The course explores crime, criminal behaviour, and the justice system. You'll examine real cases, develop research and analytical skills, and apply theory to real-world problems. Units cover topics such as criminal psychology, victimology, and the role of the courts. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 5 in GCSE English Language.

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.

Grade 5 in GCSE English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll examine theories of crime and criminal behaviour.
  • You'll study the structure and role of the criminal justice system.
  • You'll analyse criminal psychology and what drives offending.
  • You'll explore victimology and the impact of crime on individuals and communities.
  • You'll develop research skills through case studies and evidence analysis.
  • You'll build analytical thinking and communication skills relevant to further study and work.
  • You'll apply theoretical knowledge to real-life criminal justice scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, case study analysis, and structured research tasks. Assessment is through written assignments and controlled assessments completed over the two years. There is no final exam-only route; your work is assessed throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, requires further training and recruitment after this qualification.
  • Probation officer, needs a degree-level qualification in addition to this course.
  • Social worker, requires a degree in social work after this qualification.
  • Youth worker, some roles are accessible with this qualification and relevant experience.
  • Court or legal administrator, entry-level roles in the justice system.
  • Crime analyst, typically requires a degree alongside this criminology qualification.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step for university entry.
  • A degree in Law, Psychology, or Sociology, all closely related to this qualification's content.
  • A degree in Social Work, leading to professional registration as a social worker.
  • A Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in a related subject, for those preferring a vocational higher education route.
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