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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Enfield

CostFREE
Duration2 years
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 Enfield. Classes run at Laurel Park School, full-time over two years.

The course explores why people commit crime, how the justice system responds, and how society tries to reduce offending. You'll develop critical thinking, research, and analytical skills. Topics include theories of crime, policing, the courts, and social policy. The course is for learners with an average GCSE point score of 3.6 or above.

You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This is a course for learners who are curious about why people commit crime, how society responds, and how we can reduce offending, while developing critical thinking, analytical, and research skills useful for both higher education and employment. Students who are considering future study in areas such as criminology, law, sociology, psychology, or public services. Learners who may want to pursue careers linked to the criminal justice system, including policing, probation, prison services, social work, youth work, or legal professions. Those who enjoy applying knowledge to real-world contexts and want to understand how theory links to everyday issues, such as crime prevention, criminal investigations, and rehabilitation.

Entry requirements

There are no subject specific entry requirements. Students need to have an average GCSE point score of 3.6.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the causes of crime and different theories of criminal behaviour.
  • You'll examine how the police, courts, and prison system operate.
  • You'll analyse how society responds to crime and tries to reduce reoffending.
  • You'll study social policy and its relationship to the criminal justice system.
  • You'll develop research and analytical skills used in higher education and employment.
  • You'll practise critical thinking through case studies and evidence-based argument.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, case study analysis, and structured research tasks. Assessment is through a combination of controlled assessments and written examinations. Your work is marked against the WJEC specification. There is no single final exam; assessment is spread across the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Laurel Park School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, investigates crime and supports communities.
  • Probation officer, supervises offenders and supports rehabilitation.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people in custody.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people in the justice system.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Community support worker, helps people affected by crime or disadvantage.

What you could study next

  • Degree in Criminology or Sociology, the natural next step for university entry using the UCAS points this qualification carries.
  • Degree in Law, for those interested in the legal side of the justice system.
  • Degree in Psychology, building on the behavioural theories covered in this course.
  • Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship, combining work-based training with a degree in policing.
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