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Level 3 Criminology Course in Croydon – Coulsdon Sixth Form College

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Criminology Course in Croydon. Classes run at Coulsdon Sixth Form College, full-time during the day over 34 weeks. Fee remission may be available for eligible learners; fees may apply for others.

The course explores why people commit crimes. You'll look at biological and social influences on criminal behaviour, apply theories of criminality, and examine how campaigns shape government policy. Topics range from organised crime and corporate fraud to domestic abuse, white-collar crime, and perceived victimless offences. You'll also study the social impact of crime and what motivates offenders.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 9 to 4, including English Language at grade 5 or above. You finish with a WJEC Certificate in Criminology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Why do people commit crimes looking at biological and social influences? Use and application of theories of criminality. How do campaigns affect policy making by governments? On this course, you'll learn about all aspects of crime from a social perspective: the causes of crime, its social impact and take a look into the criminals that are committing these acts. Criminologist study crime in an attempt to better understand what motivates the criminal to act in that way.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs grade 9-4 including English Language at grade 5 as a minimum.You will need to provide evidence of a satisfactory school record including satisfactory attendance.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore biological and social explanations for criminal behaviour.
  • You'll apply key theories of criminality to real-life cases.
  • You'll examine different types of crime, from organised and corporate crime to domestic abuse and white-collar offences.
  • You'll analyse the social impact of crime on individuals and communities.
  • You'll investigate what motivates offenders and how criminologists study criminal behaviour.
  • You'll assess how campaigns and pressure groups influence government crime policy.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom through discussion, case analysis, and written work. The WJEC Certificate in Criminology is assessed through a combination of controlled assessments and written examinations. Controlled assessments are completed during the course and marked internally. Written exams are sat at the end of the course.

What you will need to bring

Coulsdon Sixth Form College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, requires further training and application through a police force.
  • Probation officer, needs a relevant degree or apprenticeship route.
  • Youth justice worker, supports young people in the criminal justice system.
  • Crime analyst, works with police or government agencies on crime data.
  • Social worker, requires a degree in social work after this qualification.
  • Victim support worker, provides practical and emotional support to victims of crime.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice (Level 6), the most direct next step for deeper study and graduate-level roles.
  • A degree in Law (Level 6), for those interested in the legal side of the justice system.
  • A degree in Psychology (Level 6), which pairs well with criminology and opens routes into forensic psychology.
  • A degree in Social Work (Level 6), for those drawn to working with offenders or vulnerable people.
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