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Level 3 Criminology Course in Croydon

CostFREE
Duration32 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
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. Fee remission may be available for eligible learners.

The course explores why people commit crimes. You'll look at biological and social influences on criminal behaviour, theories of criminality, and how campaigns shape government policy. It runs over 32 weeks and covers the social causes of crime, its impact on communities, and the motivations behind criminal acts.

You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma 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 and a satisfactory school reference. Including English Language at grade 5 as a minimum.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore biological and social influences on criminal behaviour.
  • You'll study key theories of criminality and how they're applied.
  • You'll examine the social causes of crime and its impact on communities.
  • You'll analyse how campaigns and pressure groups influence government policy.
  • You'll investigate what motivates people to commit crimes.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating evidence and forming arguments about crime.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom through a mix of lessons, discussions, and case studies. The WJEC Diploma in Criminology is assessed through a combination of controlled assessments and written examinations. Your work is marked against the WJEC specification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Coulsdon Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, investigates crime and supports communities.
  • Probation officer, works with offenders to reduce reoffending.
  • Youth justice worker, supports young people in the justice system.
  • Social worker, helps individuals and families in difficult circumstances.
  • Crime analyst, examines data to identify patterns in criminal activity.
  • Community support officer, assists police in local areas.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step for deeper study of crime and the justice system.
  • A degree in Sociology or Psychology, closely related disciplines that build on the themes in this qualification.
  • A degree in Law, for those interested in the legal side of crime and justice.
  • A BTEC Level 3 in Public Services, if you want to move into a uniformed career.
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