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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Leeds – Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
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 Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

The course covers crime from every angle. You'll explore how crime is portrayed in the media, why people commit crime, how investigations and prosecutions work, and how laws and punishments are shaped. Assessment is split equally between exams and controlled assessments across four units. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4, including GCSE English Language, to join.

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

Who this course is for

School leavers aged 16 to 19

Entry requirements

You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 including GCSE English Language.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how crime is portrayed in the media and how that shapes public perception.
  • You'll study different theories about why people commit crime.
  • You'll learn how crime scenes are investigated and how cases move through the courts.
  • You'll examine how laws are made and how the justice system decides on punishment.
  • You'll consider ways society tries to control and reduce crime.
  • You'll develop critical analysis and emotional intelligence as transferable skills.

How you will learn

The course uses a mix of classroom teaching, exams, and controlled assessments. Unit 1 (Changing Awareness of Crime) and Unit 3 (Crime Scene to Courtroom) are eight-hour open-book controlled assessments, marked by your teacher and moderated by WJEC. Unit 2 (Criminological Theories) and Unit 4 (Crime and Punishment) are 90-minute written exams, marked externally by WJEC. Each unit carries equal weight at 25% of your final grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Notre Dame Catholic 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, supervises offenders and supports rehabilitation.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable people through the justice system.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people who have offended.
  • Crime analyst, reviews data to help police services identify patterns.
  • Court clerk, supports the administration of criminal proceedings.

What you could study next

  • Degree in Criminology, the natural next step for a deeper understanding of crime and justice.
  • Degree in Psychology, explores the mental and behavioural side of criminal conduct.
  • Degree in Law, opens routes into legal practice and the justice system.
  • Degree in Sociology, broadens your understanding of society and social problems.
  • Degree in Criminal Justice, focuses directly on policing, courts, and corrections.
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