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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Washington. Classes run at St Robert of Newminster, full-time over two years.

Criminology explores why people commit crime, how the justice system responds, and how crime affects victims and society. You'll study criminal behaviour, law enforcement, crime measurement, and the wider social impact of crime. The course covers both theory and real case analysis, giving you a strong grounding in this criminology qualification.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Criminology is the scientific study of crime, criminals, law enforcement, and the justice system. If you are interested in why people commit crime, how crime is measured, what happens when people are caught, and how we as a society respond to criminal behaviour, then Criminology is for you. This qualification will help you to gain an insight into the complex and compelling reasons behind criminal activity and its impact on victims and society.

Entry requirements

Five passes in GCSE at grade 4 or above. One of the five passes will include English and maths at grade 4 or higher.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the scientific study of crime and criminal behaviour.
  • You'll examine why people commit crimes and the factors behind offending.
  • You'll study how crime is measured and recorded in society.
  • You'll analyse how law enforcement and the courts respond to crime.
  • You'll consider the impact of crime on victims and communities.
  • You'll investigate how society and government respond to criminal activity.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating evidence and forming reasoned arguments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, discussion, and case study analysis. Assessment is through controlled assessments and written tasks completed over the two years. There is no final exam in the traditional sense. Your work is assessed at set points throughout the course, and your teacher will guide you through each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Robert of Newminster 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.
  • Crime analyst, reviews data to help police identify patterns.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Prison officer, manages and rehabilitates people in custody.
  • Victim support worker, helps people affected by crime.

What you could study next

  • Degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step for those wanting to go deeper into the subject at university.
  • Degree in Law, suits learners interested in the legal side of the justice system.
  • Degree in Psychology, builds on the behavioural study within this course.
  • Level 3 qualification in Sociology or Social Policy, broadens understanding of crime in a social context.
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