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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Rossendale

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Rossendale. Classes run at Haslingden High School and Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

The course draws on sociology, law, and psychology to explore how the criminal justice system works. You'll look at crime, criminal behaviour, and how society responds to it. You'll need a grade 4 or above in both English and maths to join, though no prior study of criminology is required.

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

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology offers exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning for students through purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system. It is a qualification with elements of Sociology, Law and Psychology.

The course provides learners with an introduction to criminal justice and together with other relevant qualifications; it develops understanding to support entry to higher education courses in the humanities sector.

The course covers a range of topics such as crime and media and crime and punishment. Students complete four mandatory units:

Changing awareness of crime Criminological theories Crime Scene to court room Crime and punishment

Entry requirements

Grade 4 or above in both English & maths. There is no requirement to have studied the subject at GCSE.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the causes of crime and criminal behaviour.
  • You'll study how the criminal justice system operates in the UK.
  • You'll examine key ideas from sociology, law, and psychology as they relate to crime.
  • You'll analyse how society responds to offending and punishment.
  • You'll develop skills in research, argument, and critical thinking.
  • You'll build knowledge that supports progression to higher education in the humanities.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom with structured lessons covering criminology topics. The WJEC Diploma in Criminology is assessed through a combination of controlled assessments and written examinations. Controlled assessments are completed during the course and count toward your final grade alongside the exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Haslingden High School and Sixth Form 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.
  • Prison officer, manages and rehabilitates people in custody.
  • Social worker, helps individuals and families in difficult circumstances.
  • Community support worker, assists vulnerable people in local services.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Criminology, a university degree that builds directly on this qualification.
  • BA (Hons) Sociology, explores society, inequality, and social behaviour at degree level.
  • BA (Hons) Law, for those interested in the legal side of criminal justice.
  • BA (Hons) Psychology, develops understanding of human behaviour and the mind.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Humanities), an alternative route into university for those who want further preparation.
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