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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Hull

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Hull. Classes run at Wilberforce College, full-time during the day.

The course explores why people commit crime, how investigations work, and how the law decides on punishment. You'll look at the roles of psychology, sociology, and the media in shaping our understanding of crime. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll need a GCSE average of 5.3 or above and a grade 4 or higher in GCSE English Language to enrol. You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Criminology is the scientific study of crime and criminals. Ever thought why different people commit different crimes? Why do serial killers commit crime? Why do some people report crime and others don’t? How much does the media influence our perception of crime? How do psychology and sociology explain crime? What happens during a criminal investigation? Who decides what laws to make? How do judges decide on the appropriate punishment for a criminal? You can explore the answers in this interesting and thought-provoking course.

Entry requirements

In order to enrol on this course, you must have a minimum of five GCSE's (9-4), including Maths and a minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE English Language.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the scientific study of crime and criminal behaviour.
  • You'll examine why different people commit different types of crime.
  • You'll analyse how psychology and sociology explain criminal behaviour.
  • You'll investigate how the media shapes public perception of crime.
  • You'll study how criminal investigations are carried out.
  • You'll consider how laws are made and who makes them.
  • You'll look at how judges decide on appropriate sentences for offenders.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom through a mix of lessons, discussions, and case study analysis. The WJEC Diploma in Criminology is assessed through a combination of controlled assessments and written examinations. Controlled assessments are completed during the course, and exams take place at the end of the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wilberforce College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, investigates crime and works with communities.
  • Probation officer, supports offenders through rehabilitation programmes.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people in the criminal justice system.
  • Crime analyst, studies crime data to support policing decisions.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable people and families in difficult situations.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people in custody.

What you could study next

  • A Level Law or Sociology, builds on the themes covered in this qualification.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, useful if you want to work in the police or armed forces.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology or Criminal Justice at university, the natural next step for a degree-level career in the field.
  • BA (Hons) Psychology, relevant if the behavioural side of the course appealed to you.
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