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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Daventry

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Daventry. Classes run at Northampton College at Daventry, full-time over two years. The course is free for 16 to 18 year olds.

You'll study four units covering crime types, criminological theories, the criminal justice process, and crime and punishment. You'll explore why crimes go unreported, how investigators build cases, and how courts deliver verdicts. The course develops critical thinking about criminal behaviour and society's response to it. You'll also look at how policy is shaped by public perception and theory.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths at grade 5 or higher. You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course has been designed to offer exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system. It is for students who are interested in crime detection, prevention and causes of crime.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 5 or higher.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore different types of crime and why many go unreported or undetected.
  • You'll plan campaigns for change linked to real crime issues.
  • You'll apply criminological theories to understand public perception and policy.
  • You'll examine the roles of police, prosecutors, and courts in the justice process.
  • You'll analyse investigative techniques used to identify suspects.
  • You'll evaluate how the justice system delivers fair trials and verdicts.
  • You'll assess how social institutions shape law-abiding behaviour.
  • You'll consider why people break the law and how society responds through punishment.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based with daytime attendance. Each unit is assessed through controlled assessment tasks completed in class. You'll apply your knowledge to set scenarios and case studies. Unit 1 and Unit 3 are assessed by external examination. Units 2 and 4 are assessed through internally marked controlled tasks, which are externally moderated by WJEC.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northampton College at Daventry will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, investigates crime and supports communities.
  • Probation officer, supervises offenders and supports rehabilitation.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people in the justice system.
  • Crime analyst, reviews data to help police identify patterns.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people in custody.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Victim support worker, helps people affected by crime.

What you could study next

  • A Levels, studied alongside this qualification and required for most university applications.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology, a degree that deepens your understanding of crime, justice, and society.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology, combines both disciplines for roles in offender behaviour and mental health.
  • BA (Hons) Policing, a degree-level route into the police service.
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