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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
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 Writhlington School, full-time during the day over two years.

The course explores crime and deviance in society. You'll study under-reported crimes such as domestic violence, hate crime, and e-crime. The course is assessed through one assignment per year and one external exam, each worth half your final grade. It carries the same weight as one A Level.

You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Diploma in Criminology offers students the opportunity to understand 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 includes:

� 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 types and consequences of under-reported crime, including domestic violence, hate crime, and e-crime.
  • You'll study theories of crime and deviance in society.
  • You'll analyse how the criminal justice system responds to offending.
  • You'll develop skills in constructing evidence-based arguments.
  • You'll practise applying criminological theory to real cases.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Writhlington School. Assessment is split equally between coursework and examination. Each year you'll complete one assignment, which counts for 50% of your final grade. You'll also sit one external exam per year, making up the remaining 50%.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Writhlington 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 worker, supports young people at risk of involvement in crime.
  • Crime analyst, reviews data to help police services identify patterns.
  • Social worker, helps individuals and families affected by crime or neglect.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people in custody.

What you could study next

  • A Level Sociology or Psychology, deepens understanding of human behaviour alongside criminology.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology, a university degree that builds directly on this qualification.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology and Law, combines legal study with criminological theory for roles in the justice sector.
  • BA (Hons) Policing, a degree-level route into the police service.
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