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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Bradford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
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 Bradford. Classes run at St. Bedes & St. Josephs Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy, full-time during the day. This applied criminology qualification draws on psychology, law, and sociology, giving you a broad grounding in how crime is understood, investigated, and responded to. The course runs over one year. It is designed to support progression to university, and sits alongside humanities subjects well.

Who this course is for

WJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. This is an Applied General qualification. This means it is designed primarily to support learners progressing to university. It has been designed to offer exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning for 16-19 year-old learners and adult learners through applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system. The qualification would support learners’ progression from any study at Level 2, particularly GCSEs in Sociology, Law, Psychology, Citizenship, History and Humanities. There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. It is likely to be studied by 16-19 year olds in schools or colleges alongside GCE A Levels, as part of a programme of study with vocational qualifications in Law, or Welsh Baccalaureate.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the causes and patterns of criminal behaviour.
  • You'll study how the criminal justice system works, from policing to sentencing.
  • You'll examine psychological theories used to understand offenders.
  • You'll analyse how law shapes society's response to crime.
  • You'll apply sociological perspectives to real criminal cases.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating evidence and constructing arguments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining taught content with applied tasks. The WJEC Applied Certificate uses a mix of controlled assessment and external examinations. You'll complete set tasks under supervised conditions alongside written exams that test your understanding of criminology, law, psychology, and sociology.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St. Bedes & St. Josephs Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer - investigate crime and support communities.
  • Probation officer - supervise offenders and support rehabilitation.
  • Youth justice worker - work with young people in the justice system.
  • Crime analyst - analyse data to support policing decisions.
  • Social worker - support vulnerable people affected by crime.
  • Prison officer - manage and support people in custody.
  • Victim support worker - help people affected by crime recover.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Criminology Certificate is a strong foundation for university study. You could go on to a BA in Criminology, Criminology and Psychology, or Criminology and Law. From there, a postgraduate qualification such as an MSc in Criminology or Criminal Justice opens doors to specialist roles in research, policy, or the legal sector. Some learners also progress to a Level 4 or 5 qualification in policing or social work.

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