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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Newark – Magnus Church of England Academy – Daytime

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Newark. Classes run at Magnus Church of England Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers four units: Changing Awareness of Crime, Criminological Theories, Crime Scene to Courtroom, and Crime and Punishment. You'll explore how crime is understood, investigated, and prosecuted in the UK.

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

Who this course is for

A 2 Year Level 3 VRQ Applied Diploma; course contents include Changing Awareness of Crime, Criminological Theories, Crime Scene to Courtroom and Crime and Punishment

Entry requirements

In order to study at Magnus Academy Sixth Form we have a basic entry requirement of 5 GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent i.e. grade 4 or higher in English and Mathematics). The subject specific requirements are Basic requirements including BTEC Level 2 Child Play, Learning and Development

What you will learn

  • You'll examine how public and media awareness of crime has changed over time.
  • You'll study key criminological theories and how they explain criminal behaviour.
  • You'll trace the journey of a case from crime scene through to courtroom.
  • You'll analyse approaches to crime and punishment in the UK justice system.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating evidence and constructing reasoned arguments.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time across two years. Learning is applied and unit-based, covering real case studies and contemporary issues in crime and justice. Assessment is through a combination of controlled assessments and written tasks linked to each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Magnus Church of England 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, works with offenders to reduce reoffending.
  • Youth justice worker, supports young people in the justice system.
  • Crime analyst, reviews data to help police identify patterns.
  • Court usher, assists in the running of court proceedings.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable individuals and families.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step after this Diploma.
  • A degree in Law, building on your understanding of courts and legal process.
  • A degree in Psychology, deepening the theoretical grounding you've started here.
  • A BTEC Higher National in Public Services, for a more vocational route into the sector.

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