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

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 Somervale School, full-time during the day. The course is for 16 to 19 year olds.

This criminology qualification is equivalent to one A Level. You'll explore crime and deviance in society, including domestic violence, hate crime, and e-crime. The course runs over 78 weeks and covers both theoretical explanations of crime and its real social consequences. Assessment is split equally between one assignment per year and one external exam. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature.

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

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 examine types of crime that go under-reported, including domestic violence, hate crime, and e-crime.
  • You'll explore theoretical explanations for criminal behaviour and deviance.
  • You'll analyse the consequences of crime for individuals and society.
  • You'll develop skills in research and independent academic writing.
  • You'll apply criminological theories to real case studies and social issues.
  • You'll practise exam technique and extended assignment writing to A Level standard.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time during the day. Each year includes one internally marked assignment, which counts for 50% of your final grade. The other 50% comes from an external written exam. Classes cover both theoretical content and applied case studies, building your knowledge across the two-year course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Somervale School 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, reviews data to help police services identify patterns.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Prison officer, manages and rehabilitates people in custody.

What you could study next

  • A Levels in Sociology, Psychology, or Law, useful for university entry alongside this Diploma.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology or Criminology and Sociology degree, the natural next step for a career in criminal justice or research.
  • BA (Hons) Social Work, for those interested in working with offenders or vulnerable people.
  • Graduate Diploma in Law, for those considering a legal career after a criminology degree.
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