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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Ivybridge

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 Ivybridge. Classes run at Ivybridge Community College, full-time over two years.

The course draws on psychology, law, and sociology to explore how the criminal justice system works. You'll study topics through applied learning, connecting theory to real cases and contexts. Assessment includes two internal coursework points and two external exams. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths and English, to join.

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

Who this course is for

WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Criminology contains elements of Psychology, Law and Sociology; which will complement subjects such as History and English. This is an applied general qualification. This means it has two internal assessment points and two external exams. The course has been designed to offer exciting and interesting experiences that focus students through applied learning, i.e. through purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system. The qualification would support students’ progression from any subject studied at GCSE, particularly in Sociology, History and English.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs Grade 9-5, including Mathematics and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore key concepts in criminology, including crime, deviance, and social control.
  • You'll examine how the criminal justice system operates, from policing to sentencing.
  • You'll apply psychological theories to understand criminal behaviour.
  • You'll study legal frameworks and how law shapes responses to crime.
  • You'll analyse sociological perspectives on crime and inequality.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating evidence and constructing arguments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based study, using applied learning tasks linked to criminal justice contexts. Assessment combines two internally marked coursework units with two externally set exams. The coursework lets you develop and apply your knowledge over time, while the exams test your understanding of the full course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ivybridge Community 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, examines data to help police identify patterns.
  • Social worker, helps individuals and families in difficult circumstances.
  • Victim support worker, provides practical and emotional help to victims of crime.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step for those wanting to specialise further.
  • A degree in Law, building on the legal elements of this qualification.
  • A degree in Psychology, developing the psychological theory covered in the course.
  • A degree in Social Work, for those drawn to the sociology strand and working with people.
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