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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Portsmouth – COPC Sixth Form Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Portsmouth. Classes run at COPC Sixth Form Campus, full-time during the day.

You'll also look at the wider social impacts of campaigns for change. The course runs over one year and requires a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language.

You'll complete the WJEC Certificate in Criminology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Criminology at City of Portsmouth College is an exploration of the causes of criminal behaviour, attitudes to crime, criminal investigations and the wider social impacts of campaigns for change. This Level 3 Certificate in Criminology allows you to either pursue a Certificate qualification (equivalent to one AS Level) or complete the full Diploma (equivalent to one A Level). Criminology is very much a social science course, exploring behaviour and attitudes in the field of crime. You'll also look at criminal investigations and legal procedures, developing your analytical skills by exploring examples, such as campaigns for change and delving into the usefulness of criminological theories. You'll also be actively encouraged to take on volunteering or work experience to enhance your future prospects.

Entry requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English language.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the causes of criminal behaviour and why people commit crime.
  • You'll examine attitudes toward crime in society.
  • You'll study how criminal investigations are conducted.
  • You'll analyse the social impacts of campaigns for change.
  • You'll develop skills in social science research and analysis.
  • You'll evaluate evidence and construct arguments about crime and justice.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom through a mix of lessons, discussions, and case study analysis. Assessment for the WJEC Certificate in Criminology includes a combination of controlled assessments and written examinations. Your work is marked against the WJEC specification.

What you will need to bring

COPC Sixth Form Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, requires further training and application to a force after study.
  • Probation officer, needs a degree-level qualification in addition to this course.
  • Youth worker, supporting young people in community or justice settings.
  • Crime analyst, working with data to support policing or research.
  • Social researcher, gathering and analysing data on crime and behaviour.
  • Community support officer, a role accessible with further training after this qualification.

What you could study next

  • A-Level Sociology or Psychology, builds on the social science themes in this course.
  • Bachelor's degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice (Level 6), the main route into graduate-level roles in policing, probation, or research.
  • Bachelor's degree in Law (Level 6), for those interested in the legal side of crime and justice.
  • The full WJEC Diploma in Criminology, the extended version of this qualification, equivalent to one A Level.
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