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Level 3 Criminology Course in Liverpool for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Holy Family Catholic High School

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

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Criminology Courses in Liverpool.

About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Holy Family Catholic High School, full-time over two years.

The course explores why crime happens, how society responds to it, and how the criminal justice system works. You'll study topics such as criminal behaviour, victimology, social theories of crime, and the role of the police and courts. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above to apply.

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

Who this course is for

An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology. Criminology is becoming a popular and widely recognized Level 3 subject, but is often studied at Level 4 in University and Further Education.

Entry requirements

You will need at least 5x GCSEs at grade or 5 or better. No prior knowledge of this course is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the causes of criminal behaviour and how they're understood by researchers.
  • You'll examine how the criminal justice system operates, including policing and the courts.
  • You'll study victimology and how crime affects individuals and communities.
  • You'll analyse social and psychological theories used to explain crime.
  • You'll investigate how media and public perception shape attitudes toward crime.
  • You'll consider how offenders are sentenced, rehabilitated, and managed.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, discussion, and case study analysis. Assessment is through a mix of controlled assessments and written tasks completed over the two years. There is no final written exam for all units; some are assessed through coursework submitted during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Holy Family Catholic High 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, supervises offenders and supports rehabilitation.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people in the justice system.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people in custody.
  • Victim support worker, helps people affected by crime.
  • Community safety officer, works on local crime prevention initiatives.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Criminology, a university degree that builds directly on this qualification and opens graduate-level roles.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology, combines both subjects for roles in offender assessment and research.
  • BA (Hons) Sociology, explores the wider social forces that shape crime and inequality.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Policing, a vocational route toward joining the police service.

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