Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Grantham. Classes run at Walton Academy, full-time during the day. This two-year criminology qualification is designed for post-16 learners and uses applied learning to explore crime, justice, and society. The WJEC Certificate in Criminology is well suited to those who have studied subjects like Sociology, Law, or Psychology at Level 2, and it is designed to support progression to university. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
POST 16
What you will learn
You'll explore the causes and types of crime and how society responds to them.
You'll examine the criminal justice system, including policing, courts, and sentencing.
You'll analyse theories of criminal behaviour from psychological and sociological perspectives.
You'll investigate how crime is measured and reported in the UK.
You'll evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation and punishment approaches.
You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting evidence-based arguments.
How you will learn
The WJEC Certificate in Criminology is assessed through a combination of controlled assessment units and external examinations. Controlled assessments are completed in class under supervised conditions. You will study in a classroom setting at Walton Academy, with teaching delivered across the two-year course. Units are assessed at set points throughout the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Walton Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Police officer. Entry-level role in UK policing after further training.
Probation services officer. Supporting offenders through the justice system.
Youth justice worker. Working with young people in the criminal justice system.
Crime analyst. Researching and interpreting crime data for agencies.
Social worker. Requires further degree-level study in social work.
Prison officer. Frontline role in the custodial system.
Victim support worker. Helping people affected by crime.
What you could study next
Degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice. The Level 3 Criminology Certificate is designed to support university progression. A degree opens routes into policing, probation, research, and policy work.
Degree in Sociology, Psychology, or Law. Related disciplines that build on the themes covered in this qualification.
Level 3 qualifications in Public Services or Social Care. For those interested in working directly in the justice or support sectors before committing to a degree.
