Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Widnes

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Widnes. Classes run at Cronton Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. The course is free for English-domiciled 16 to 18 year olds.

Over one year, you'll explore a wide range of crimes, from organised crime and domestic violence to honour killings and acid attacks. You'll also examine how the media shapes public perception of crime and learn how crime statistics are gathered and evaluated. In Year 2, the course deepens your understanding of criminal behaviour and justice.

You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology.

Who this course is for

Aimed at School Leavers. The Applied Certificate in Year 1 will give you the opportunity to understand a range of crimes committed, for example, organised crime, assisted suicide, honour killings, acid attacks and domestic violence, to name a few. In addition, you will assess media representations of crime and the impact it has on public perception, as well as, the skills required to evaluate methods of collecting statistics about crime. For the Applied Diploma in Year 2, you will understand the process of criminal investigations including the rights of individuals involved in this process and the processes for the prosecution of suspects.

Entry requirements

To study an A Level programme you will need to achieve a minimum of three grade 5s and two grade 4s at GCSE including English Language and Maths at grade 5. Each individual subject carries its own entry criteria and some subjects do require higher grades than this. For individual subject entry requirements and course details, please go to our website and look at the course information section or click on the website link below.

What you will learn

  • You'll examine different types of crime, including organised crime, domestic violence, and honour killings.
  • You'll analyse how the media represents crime and influences public attitudes.
  • You'll evaluate methods used to collect and interpret crime statistics.
  • You'll study theories of criminal behaviour and what drives people to offend.
  • You'll explore how the criminal justice system responds to crime.
  • You'll assess the impact of crime on victims, communities, and society.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance. WJEC assesses the Diploma through a combination of controlled assessments and written examinations. In Year 1 you complete the Applied Certificate component, and in Year 2 you complete the full Diploma. Your teacher will guide you through case studies, source analysis, and exam preparation throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cronton 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, works with offenders to reduce reoffending.
  • Youth justice worker, supports young people in the justice system.
  • Crime analyst, researches patterns and data to inform policing.
  • Social worker, helps vulnerable people affected by crime or neglect.
  • Victim support worker, assists people who have experienced crime.

What you could study next

  • A Level Law, builds on your understanding of the justice system and opens routes into legal careers.
  • Level 3 Psychology, complements criminology with a deeper study of human behaviour.
  • Degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step for those wanting to work in policing, justice, or research.
  • Degree in Social Work, for those drawn to supporting people affected by crime.
Apply on cronton.ac.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Cronton Sixth Form College

More courses near you