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Level 3 Criminology Course in Leeds for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Allerton Grange School

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

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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Leeds. Classes run at Allerton Grange School, full-time over two years.

The course explores why people commit crime, how the legal system responds, and how we measure and perceive crime. You'll study different types of crime, influences on public perceptions, and why some crimes go unreported. You'll also examine criminal cases and evaluate the justice of verdicts. The course sits alongside other social sciences such as Sociology, Law, and Psychology.

To join, you'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 4 in Maths and grade 5 in English Language. You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology.

Who this course is for

How do we explain why people commit crime? What makes someone a serial killer? Criminologists have produced theoretical explanations of why people commit crime, but which is the most useful? How do we decide what behaviour is criminal? To what extent are we misled by our tastes in programmes and newspapers about crime? Who decides what behaviours should be against the law? Who gathers information about crime? Can this information be trusted? Can we trust our own instincts?

Entry requirements

To take 3 A Levels at Allerton Grange you are required to have a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 and above. Specific entry requirements for Criminology are grade 4 or above for Maths and grade 5 or above for English Language GSCE.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore why people commit crime and the theories criminologists use to explain it.
  • You'll study different types of crime and the factors that shape public perception of crime.
  • You'll examine why some crimes are unreported and how crime statistics can be misleading.
  • You'll learn how the criminal justice system works, from the moment a crime is identified through to a verdict.
  • You'll analyse real criminal cases and assess whether verdicts were just.
  • You'll produce an anti-crime campaign as part of your assessed work.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating evidence and reviewing information critically.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through a combination of external examinations and controlled assessments. Unit 1 ends with an eight-hour controlled assessment completed in exam conditions. Further units are examined at the end of Year 12 and Year 13. This is a linear Diploma, so final grades are awarded at the end of the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Allerton Grange 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, works with offenders to reduce reoffending.
  • Youth justice worker, supports young people in the criminal justice system.
  • Crime analyst, reviews crime data to help police services respond effectively.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Victim support worker, helps people affected by crime to recover.

What you could study next

  • A Level Sociology or Psychology, deepens your understanding of human behaviour and society.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology or Criminal Justice, the typical degree route for careers in policing, probation, or research.
  • BA (Hons) Law, if you want to move into legal practice or the courts.
  • BA (Hons) Social Work, for roles working directly with vulnerable people and families.
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