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Level 3 Criminology Course in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Criminology Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, full-time during the day. Fees vary depending on your circumstances, so contact the campus directly for details.

The course explores why people commit crime, drawing on psychology and sociology. You'll also study how society responds through law, policing, and punishment. It works well alongside A Level Law, Politics, Psychology, or Sociology. The course runs over two years. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including maths and English, and an interview before you enrol.

You'll finish with a WJEC Certificate in Criminology.

Who this course is for

This qualification should be taken alongside two other A Level subjects. This A Level equivalent Diploma in Criminology course provides an excellent introduction to the subject. The course is a full-time, two-year programme for students aged 16+. It sits well alongside A Level Law, Politics, Psychology and Sociology. The subject explores why people commit crime, drawing on explanations from psychology and sociology, along with how society tackles crime through the law, policing and punishment. You can apply for this A Level now, and our admissions team will later speak with you about your additional 2-3 choices (there is no need to select all of your A levels now).

Entry requirements

You will need five GCSEs grade 5 (C) or above including maths and English language, or a BTEC in a relevant subject with distinction grades and GCSE maths and English grade 5 or above. You will also be required to have an interview prior to enrolment.

Please note, you will need to pass year one successfully with merit and distinction grades in order to progress to the second year.

This course is particularly useful for students who already have GCSEs in history, sociology, law, psychology.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore psychological and sociological explanations for criminal behaviour.
  • You'll study how the law defines and responds to crime.
  • You'll examine policing methods and their effectiveness.
  • You'll analyse punishment and the criminal justice system.
  • You'll investigate how society attempts to reduce reoffending.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating evidence and constructing arguments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Longbridge Campus. The WJEC Certificate in Criminology is assessed through a combination of controlled assessments and written examinations. You must pass Year 1 with merit and distinction grades to progress to Year 2.

What you will need to bring

Longbridge Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, requires further training and recruitment through a police force.
  • Probation officer, needs a relevant degree or apprenticeship route.
  • Youth worker, supporting young people in community or justice settings.
  • Crime analyst, working with data for police or local government.
  • Social worker, requires a degree and professional registration.
  • Prison officer, entry-level role with on-the-job training.

What you could study next

  • A Level Law or Psychology, studied alongside or after this qualification to strengthen a university application.
  • Bachelor's degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice (Level 6), the main route into professional roles in the sector.
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work (Level 6), for those interested in working with offenders or at-risk groups.
  • Policing degree apprenticeship, combining study and work within a police force.
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