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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Wandsworth

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

The course explores the criminal justice system, crime theory, and how society responds to offending. You'll develop research, analytical thinking, and communication skills that are valued in university study and many careers. Units cover topics such as crime and punishment, youth crime, and the psychology of criminal behaviour.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to join. You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system, those aiming for a career in areas such as social work, probation, the police, or if you're planning to study criminology, law, psychology or sociology at university. It will give you an opportunity to apply theoretical learning to real life problems and develop a set of transferable skills including research, analytical thinking and communication that are essential for university study and most careers. The course is generally taken alongside courses such as A levels or Level 3 work related subjects.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll examine theories of why crime happens and how society responds.
  • You'll analyse the criminal justice system, including policing, courts, and sentencing.
  • You'll explore youth crime and the factors that contribute to offending.
  • You'll study the psychology behind criminal behaviour.
  • You'll develop research skills by applying theory to real-life cases.
  • You'll build analytical thinking and communication skills for university and work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, case studies, and structured assignments. The WJEC Diploma is assessed through a mix of controlled assessments and written examinations. You'll apply criminological theory to real scenarios, which develops the analytical and research skills the qualification is designed to build.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, investigates crime and supports communities.
  • Probation officer, supervises offenders and supports rehabilitation.
  • Social worker, helps individuals and families in difficult circumstances.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people who have offended.
  • Community support officer, assists police in local areas.
  • Crime analyst, reviews data to help prevent and detect crime.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step for those aiming for graduate-level roles in policing, probation, or research.
  • A degree in Law, for those interested in the legal side of the criminal justice system.
  • A degree in Psychology or Sociology, which builds on the theoretical grounding this criminology qualification provides.
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