Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Leeds. Classes run at Guiseley School, full-time during the day. This two-year course explores why people commit crimes and how society responds. You'll study criminal behaviour, the justice system, and the psychology and sociology behind crime. It counts as the equivalent of one A level and is designed to support progression to higher education. To apply, you'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9, including Maths and English Language or Literature, plus a grade 5 in any related subject areas.
Who this course is for
Criminology is the study of the reasons why individuals commit crimes. By understanding why a person commits a crime, we can develop ways to control crime or rehabilitate the criminal. An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology. The Level 3 Applied Diploma is equivalent to one A level. This is an Applied General qualification. This means it is designed to support students progressing to university. It has been designed to offer exciting and interesting experiences that focuses on study through applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system.
Entry requirements
Students should achieve a minimum of:
5 GCSEs grade 4-9, which must include Maths and English Language or Literature.
In addition, GCSE grade 5 is required in the subject areas chosen to study
What you will learn
You'll explore the reasons why individuals commit crimes
You'll study how the criminal justice system responds to offending
You'll examine theories from psychology and sociology that explain criminal behaviour
You'll analyse methods used to control crime and rehabilitate offenders
You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and written argument
You'll consider real cases and how criminological thinking applies to them
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Guiseley School. The WJEC qualification is assessed through a mix of controlled assessments and written examinations. Controlled assessments are completed in class under supervised conditions. Written exams test your knowledge and ability to apply criminological ideas. Your teacher will guide you through each unit across the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Guiseley School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Probation officer, supporting offenders through the justice system
Police officer, working in crime prevention and investigation
Social worker, helping vulnerable individuals and families
Youth justice worker, supporting young people in the justice system
Prison officer, managing and rehabilitating offenders in custody
Victim support worker, helping people affected by crime
Community safety officer, working on local crime reduction
What you could study next
Degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step after this Level 3 qualification
Degree in Psychology or Sociology, building on the theoretical grounding from this course
Degree in Social Work, leading to a career in social or probation work
BTEC Level 3 in Public Services, if you want to combine criminology with a public sector focus
