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Level 3 Criminology Course in Wednesbury for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Wood Green Academy

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 Wednesbury. Classes run at Wood Green Academy, full-time during the day.

The course takes two years to complete. You'll explore crime, criminal behaviour, and how the justice system works. Units cover theories of crime, forensic psychology, criminal investigations, and social responses to offending. You'll also build research and analytical skills that are useful across many careers and university courses. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to enrol.

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

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

What you will learn

  • You'll examine key theories of why crime occurs and how society responds.
  • You'll study how criminal investigations are conducted.
  • You'll explore the role of forensic psychology in the justice system.
  • You'll analyse how courts, police, and probation services operate.
  • You'll develop research skills through case studies and real examples.
  • You'll practise analytical thinking and written communication.
  • You'll consider ethical and social issues in criminal justice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, group discussions, and case study analysis. Assessment is through written controlled assessments and coursework tasks set by WJEC. There are no traditional written exams for all units. Your teacher will guide you through each unit, and you'll submit work at set points across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wood Green Academy 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.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable people through the care system.
  • Youth justice worker, helps young people involved in the justice system.
  • Crime analyst, reviews data to support policing decisions.
  • Victim support worker, provides help to people affected by crime.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step after this Diploma.
  • A degree in Law, Psychology, or Sociology, all of which this qualification supports entry to.
  • A degree in Social Work, for those aiming to work in care or justice settings.
  • A Level 4 or 5 professional qualification in policing or social care, for those entering work directly.
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