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Level 3 Criminology Course in Radstock for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration78 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Radstock. Classes run at Norton Hill Academy, full-time during the day.

The course is free for students aged 16 to 19 years old. You'll study crime and deviance in society over 78 weeks. Topics include domestic violence, hate crime, e-crime, and the theories behind criminal behaviour. Each year you complete one assignment and sit one external exam, each worth half your final grade. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature.

You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology, equivalent to one A Level.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Diploma in Criminology offers students the opportunity to understand the crime and deviance in society. This qualification is equivalent to one A Level and enables students to display their knowledge and understanding through one assignment per year (50% of final grade) and one external examination (50% of final grade). The topics the course covers include- types and consequences of under-reported crime. These include domestic violence, hate crime and e-crime, theoretical explanations for criminal behaviour including Psychological, Biological and Sociological perspectives, the role the media plays in our perception of crime, the effectiveness of crime prevention strategies and campaigns.

Entry requirements

5 9-4 Grades at GCSE or equivalent including a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the types and causes of crime in society.
  • You'll examine under-reported crimes, including domestic violence, hate crime, and e-crime.
  • You'll study theoretical explanations for criminal behaviour.
  • You'll analyse the consequences of crime for individuals and communities.
  • You'll develop skills in constructing and presenting arguments through written assignments.
  • You'll practise exam technique for timed external assessments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Norton Hill Academy. Assessment is split equally between coursework and exams. Each year you complete one assignment, which counts for 50% of your final grade. You also sit one external examination, worth the remaining 50%.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Norton Hill 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 criminal justice system.
  • Crime analyst, examines crime data to help police services.
  • Social worker, helps vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people in custody.

What you could study next

  • A Level Sociology or Psychology, deepens your understanding of human behaviour and society.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology, a university degree that opens graduate roles in criminal justice, policy, and research.
  • BA (Hons) Law, for those interested in the legal side of crime and justice.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Public Services, a practical route toward uniformed service careers.
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