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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Winscombe

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 Winscombe. Classes run at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

Criminology is the scientific study of criminal behaviour. The course covers why crime happens, how society responds to it, and how policy is shaped to prevent it. You'll analyse criminal situations using established theories, assess awareness campaigns, and examine evidence to review verdicts. Entry requires three GCSEs at Grade 5 and two GCSEs at Grade 4.

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

Who this course is for

Criminology is the scientific study of criminal behaviour, on individual, social and natural levels, and how it can be managed, controlled and prevented.

This course will enable students to use theories of criminality to analyse criminal situations and make recommendations for policy. Students also develop the knowledge and skills to research policy in practice, assess campaigns for changes in awareness and examine information to review verdicts in criminal cases.

Entry requirements

Standard Sixth Form entry (3 GCSEs at Grade 5 and 2 GCSEs at Grade 4)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore theories of criminal behaviour at individual and social levels.
  • You'll analyse criminal situations and apply criminological theory to real cases.
  • You'll evaluate government and social policy on crime prevention and control.
  • You'll assess public awareness campaigns and their effectiveness.
  • You'll examine evidence and review verdicts in criminal cases.
  • You'll develop research skills to investigate policy in practice.

How you will learn

You'll study through classroom-based lessons at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form. The WJEC Diploma in Criminology is assessed through a combination of written examinations and controlled assessment tasks. You'll complete units that build your analytical and research skills progressively across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Churchill Academy & Sixth Form 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 services identify patterns.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Prison officer, manages and rehabilitates people in custody.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step for deeper study and graduate-level roles.
  • A degree in Law, for those interested in the legal side of the justice system.
  • A degree in Psychology, which pairs well with criminological theory.
  • A degree in Social Work, for those drawn to working directly with people affected by crime.
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