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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Milton Keynes

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 Milton Keynes. Classes run at The Radcliffe School, full-time over two years.

The course explores why people commit crime. You'll study criminological theories, examine what drives behaviour like serial offending and family abuse, and apply those theories to real cases. Topics include the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches and how they relate to different types of crime.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9, including Maths or English, to join. You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

How do we explain why people commit crime? What makes someone a serial killer, or abusive to their own families? Criminologists have produced theoretical explanations of why people commit crime, but which is the most useful? Are these theories relevant to all types of crime?

What can we learn from the strengths and weaknesses of each? How can these theories be applied to real life scenarios and real life crimes? Knowing about the different criminological approaches to theory will give you a sharper insight into the kind of thinking used by experts and politicians to explain crime and criminality. Public law makers are informed by theory and apply these theories to their own solutions to the problem of crime�..and so could you!

People with qualifications in criminology can end up in a variety of different job roles from prison officers to solicitors or youth workers. Any role which requires working with members of the public or analytical skills would be appropriate for an individual with criminological qualifications.

Entry requirements

5 GSCE Grade 4-9 including Maths or English

What you will learn

  • You'll explore major criminological theories and what they say about why people commit crime.
  • You'll analyse the causes of serious offending, including violent and domestic crime.
  • You'll evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different theoretical approaches.
  • You'll apply criminological frameworks to real-life cases and scenarios.
  • You'll examine how crime is defined, measured, and understood by society.
  • You'll develop skills in critical thinking and evidence-based argument.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom with structured lessons and group discussion. The WJEC Diploma in Criminology is assessed through a mix of controlled assessments and written examinations. Controlled assessments are completed during the course. Written exams are taken at the end of each year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Radcliffe School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, investigates crime and works with communities.
  • Probation officer, supports offenders through rehabilitation programmes.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people in the criminal justice system.
  • Crime analyst, reviews data to help police identify patterns.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people in custody.

What you could study next

  • A Level Law, deepens your understanding of the legal system and pairs well with criminology.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology, a university degree that takes your studies further into research and policy.
  • BA (Hons) Psychology, explores the mental and behavioural side of criminal conduct.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Sciences), an alternative route into university for those who want to change direction.
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