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Level 3 Criminology Course in Lincoln for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The Priory Witham Academy

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

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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Lincoln. Classes run at The Priory Witham Academy, full-time during the day.

The course is part of a legal pathway, so you also study Applied Law and Business alongside it. You explore why people commit crime, how society responds, and the roles of the police, courts, and prisons. Topics develop critical thinking and analytical skills. The course runs over two years.

You'll need a combined English and Maths GCSE grade of 7 to join. You finish with a Diploma in Criminology.

Who this course is for

This course is part of our legal pathway. This means you will also study Applied Law and Business. This course is part of our Legal Pathway, meaning you will also study Applied Law and Business. It is ideal for students interested in crime, justice, law enforcement, and the legal system. You will explore why people commit crime, how society responds to criminal behaviour, and the role of agencies such as the police, courts, and prisons. Together, these subjects develop critical thinking, analytical, research, and communication skills that are highly valued by universities and employers. The pathway can support progression into careers such as law, policing, criminal justice, probation, social work, and business.

Entry requirements

A combined English and Maths grade of a 7.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the reasons why people commit crime.
  • You'll study how society and the justice system respond to criminal behaviour.
  • You'll examine the roles of agencies such as the police, courts, and prisons.
  • You'll develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • You'll study Applied Law as part of the legal pathway.
  • You'll study Business as part of the legal pathway.

How you will learn

You learn through classroom-based lessons at The Priory Witham Academy. The WJEC Diploma in Criminology is assessed through a mix of controlled assessments and written examinations. You complete units that build your knowledge of crime, justice, and the legal system over the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

The Priory Witham Academy will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, requires further training and recruitment after this qualification.
  • Probation services officer, works with offenders in the community.
  • Prison officer, supports rehabilitation and security in custody settings.
  • Legal administrator, provides support in law firms or courts.
  • Social worker, requires a degree in Social Work after this course.
  • Criminologist or researcher, typically requires a degree in Criminology.

What you could study next

  • Degree in Criminology, the natural next step for deeper study of crime and justice.
  • Degree in Law, for those drawn toward legal practice or the courts.
  • Degree in Psychology, relevant to understanding criminal behaviour.
  • Degree in Social Work, leads to a career supporting vulnerable people.
  • Higher National Certificate in Public Services, a Level 4 option for those interested in policing or the justice sector.
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