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Level 3 Criminology Course in Hull for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Wyke Sixth Form College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Criminology Courses in Hull.

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About this course

Level 3 Criminology Course in Hull. Classes run at Wyke Sixth Form College, full-time over two years. The course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply.

This criminology qualification draws on psychology, law, sociology, and forensic science. You will explore why people commit crimes, how criminal investigations work, and how the justice system responds to crime. Units cover changing awareness of crime, the effectiveness of the prison system, and the wider social impact of criminal behaviour. Assessment is split equally between exams and coursework.

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

Who this course is for

Criminology is the study of psychological explanations of criminal behaviour, how laws are developed and integrated into the Criminal Justice System and the sociological impact of crime on our society. You will study a wide range of criminality, the roles of personnel involved in criminal investigations, discuss the effectiveness of prison system as well as a deep dive into the world of real life crime. Are you interested in a career in the police force, legal profession or forensic sciences? Perhaps you are interested to know more about the exciting subject of Criminology? Either way this is the perfect course for you.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or better for a full Diploma programme

What you will learn

  • You'll explore psychological explanations of criminal behaviour.
  • You'll study how laws are developed and applied within the criminal justice system.
  • You'll examine the roles of personnel involved in criminal investigations.
  • You'll analyse the effectiveness of the prison system.
  • You'll investigate crimes that go underreported and their impact on society.
  • You'll consider the sociological effects of crime on communities.
  • You'll develop skills to distinguish between media myth and reality in crime reporting.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based with full-time daytime attendance. Assessment is split 50% exams and 50% coursework. You will complete written units throughout the two years, building knowledge and analytical skills as you progress. WJEC is the awarding body for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wyke 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.
  • Legal assistant, supports solicitors and barristers in legal work.
  • Forensic science technician, assists with evidence collection and analysis.
  • Youth justice worker, supports young people in the justice system.
  • Social worker, helps individuals and families in difficult circumstances.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people in custody.

What you could study next

  • Degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step for deeper study and graduate-level roles.
  • Degree in Psychology, building on the psychological theory covered in this qualification.
  • Degree in Law, for those drawn toward the legal side of the course.
  • Degree in Social Work, combining criminology knowledge with professional practice training.
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