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Level 3 Criminology Course in Birmingham for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Broadway Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration180 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

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

About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Broadway Academy, full-time during the day. This free criminology course runs over 180 weeks and covers how crime is understood, reported, and responded to in society. You'll study how public perceptions of crime shape policy, explore major criminological theories, and plan campaigns for change. The course is assessed through a mix of controlled assessments and written exams. It suits those looking to build a level 3 criminology qualification before moving into higher education or related work.

Who this course is for

Curriculum in Year 1 Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime: The purpose of this unit is for learners to plan campaigns for change relating to crime. Unit 1 is are assessed through summative controlled assessment. Unit 2: Criminological Theories: The purpose of this unit is for learners to apply their understanding of the public perceptions of crime and campaigns for change studied in Unit 1 with criminological theories to examine how both are used to set policy. Unit 2 is assessed by 90-minute examination . Curriculum in Year 2 Unit 3: Crime scene and court room: Through this unit, learners will develop the understanding and skills needed to examine information in order to review the justice of verdicts in criminal cases.

Unit 4: Crime and punishment: The purpose of this unit is for learners to develop skills in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the process of social control in delivering policy in practice

Entry requirements

http://web.broadway-academy.co.uk/6th/who-should-apply/

What you will learn

  • You'll examine how awareness of crime changes over time and across different communities.
  • You'll plan and develop campaigns designed to challenge or change responses to crime.
  • You'll apply criminological theories to real-world examples of crime and criminal behaviour.
  • You'll analyse how public perceptions of crime influence government and social policy.
  • You'll evaluate how the media and institutions shape the way crime is understood.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Broadway Academy. Unit 1 is assessed through summative controlled assessment, where you plan a campaign for change relating to crime. Unit 2 is assessed by a 90-minute written examination. Assessment combines your coursework and exam performance across the units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Broadway Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer: entry-level role in UK policing
  • Probation services officer: supporting offenders through rehabilitation
  • Youth justice worker: working with young people in the justice system
  • Crime analyst: researching and interpreting crime data
  • Community support officer: frontline community safety work
  • Social worker: supporting vulnerable people in complex situations

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services: broadens your knowledge for policing and emergency services careers.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Criminology or Social Sciences): a recognised route into university for adults without A Levels.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology: a degree-level study of crime, justice, and society at university.

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