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Level 3 Criminology Course in King’s Lynn – Springwood Sixth Form

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Criminology Course in King's Lynn. Classes run at Springwood Sixth Form, full-time over two years. It may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course covers crime, criminal behaviour, and the justice system. You'll explore theories of why people commit crime, look at how courts and policing work, and apply your thinking to real cases. Topics build research, analytical, and communication skills that support university study and many careers. Entry typically requires GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths, plus a grade 4 in a Humanities subject.

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

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system, those aiming for a career in areas such as social work, probation, the police, or if you're planning to study criminology, law, psychology or sociology at university. It will give you an opportunity to apply theoretical learning to real life problems and develop a set of transferable skills including research, analytical thinking and communication that are essential for university study and most careers. The course is generally taken alongside courses such as A levels or Level 3 work related subjects.

Entry requirements

To gain a place in the Sixth Form all students will ideally have at least grade 4 in both an English and Maths and at least three other GCSEs, or Level 2 qualifications, at grade 5 or above.

Additional subject criteria: Grade 4 in History, RE, Sociology or other relevant Humanities subject.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore key theories of crime and criminal behaviour.
  • You'll examine how the criminal justice system works, from policing to sentencing.
  • You'll analyse real cases and apply theory to them.
  • You'll develop research skills through structured investigation tasks.
  • You'll build analytical thinking and the ability to evaluate evidence.
  • You'll practise written communication skills suited to university and professional work.
  • You'll study the role of social factors such as poverty, inequality, and media in shaping crime.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, case study analysis, and written assignments. The WJEC Diploma in Criminology is assessed through a mix of controlled assessments and written examinations. Controlled assessments ask you to investigate a criminological issue and present your findings. Examinations test your understanding of theory and the justice system.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Springwood Sixth Form 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 in the community.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people in the justice system.
  • Crime analyst, reviews data to support policing decisions.
  • Court clerk, supports legal proceedings and case administration.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Criminology, the natural next step at university, building directly on this qualification.
  • BA (Hons) Law, for those drawn to the legal side of the justice system.
  • BA (Hons) Sociology or Psychology, closely related disciplines that share much of the same theory.
  • A Level Law or Sociology, if you want to add a further qualification alongside or after this Diploma.
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