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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Middlesbrough

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 Middlesbrough. Classes run at Macmillan Academy, full-time during the day.

The course covers crime, criminal behaviour, and how the justice system works. You'll explore theories of crime, look at how offenders are managed, and develop research and analytical skills. Topics include victimology, forensic psychology, and social influences on crime. The course runs over two years.

You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system, those aiming for a career in areas such as social work, probation, the police, or if you're planning to study criminology, law, psychology or sociology at university. It will give you an opportunity to apply theoretical learning to real life problems and develop a set of transferable skills including research, analytical thinking and communication that are essential for university study and most careers. The course is generally taken alongside courses such as A levels or Level 3 work related subjects.

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll examine theories that explain why people commit crime.
  • You'll study how the criminal justice system responds to offending.
  • You'll explore victimology and the impact of crime on individuals and communities.
  • You'll analyse the role of forensic psychology in criminal investigations.
  • You'll develop research skills through applying theory to real-world cases.
  • You'll build analytical thinking and communication skills useful for university and work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, case studies, and structured research tasks. Assessment is through written controlled assessments and coursework units. WJEC sets the tasks and marks them externally. You'll build your portfolio of work across the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Macmillan Academy 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, helps vulnerable people navigate difficult circumstances.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people in the justice system.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people in custody.
  • Victim support worker, helps people affected by crime.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step after this Diploma.
  • A degree in Law, for those interested in the legal side of the justice system.
  • A degree in Psychology or Sociology, which share strong links with criminology study.
  • A degree in Social Work, for those aiming to work directly with vulnerable people.
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