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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Sutton. Classes run at Overton Grange School, full-time over two years.

The course covers how crime is defined, measured, and responded to. You'll explore criminal behaviour, the justice system, and the social factors behind crime. Units are assessed through controlled assignments, building your analytical and written skills. You need five or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 to join, and the course is for learners aged 16 to 19 years old.

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

Who this course is for

16-19 years

Entry requirements

5+ GCSEs 9-4

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how crime is defined and measured in the UK.
  • You'll examine theories of criminal behaviour and what drives it.
  • You'll study how the criminal justice system responds to crime.
  • You'll analyse the social, psychological, and environmental factors linked to crime.
  • You'll evaluate real criminal cases and apply criminological theory to them.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and extended written argument.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, case studies, and guided research. Assessment is through controlled assignments completed under supervised conditions. There are four units in total. Units 1 and 3 are assessed by external examination. Units 2 and 4 are assessed through controlled assessment tasks marked by your teacher and moderated by WJEC.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Overton Grange School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, investigates crime and works with communities.
  • Probation officer, supports offenders through rehabilitation programmes.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people in the justice system.
  • Crime analyst, analyses data to help police services identify patterns.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people in custody.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the most direct next step for deeper study.
  • A degree in Psychology, relevant if you're drawn to the behavioural side of the course.
  • A degree in Sociology or Law, both closely linked to criminological themes.
  • A Level 4 or 5 qualification in Policing or Public Services, for a more vocational route into the sector.
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