Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Level 3 Criminology Course in Ossett for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start17 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? Check which courses you can do free.

Apply now →

About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Ossett. Classes run at Ossett Academy And Accord Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

The course draws on Psychology, Law, and Sociology. You'll explore how crime is defined, how it's portrayed in the media, and how that shapes public attitudes. You'll also study theories of criminal behaviour, different types of crime, and the range of punishments used in the justice system. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including grade 5 in both Maths and English.

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

Who this course is for

Do you want to know about crime? Criminology covers all aspects of crime, from what types of crime there are to the range of punishments people receive for committing crime. This Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology contains elements of Psychology, Law and Sociology, which complement the study of Humanities or Social Science subjects. During the course, you will investigate:

  • How crime is portrayed in the media and how this affects people’s view of crime
  • Different theories and explanations about why people commit crime
  • How crime is investigated and criminals are prosecuted
  • How laws are made
  • How punishment works and ways to control crime

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Students must have achieved grade 5 or above in Maths and a 5 in English.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore different types of crime and how they are classified.
  • You'll study theories that explain why people commit crime.
  • You'll examine how the media portrays crime and how this shapes public opinion.
  • You'll investigate the range of punishments used in the criminal justice system.
  • You'll analyse psychological and sociological explanations of criminal behaviour.
  • You'll consider the role of law in defining and responding to crime.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions covering criminology, psychology, law, and sociology. Assessment is through written tasks and controlled assessments completed over the two years. Your teachers will guide you through each topic in class, and you'll build your understanding progressively across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ossett Academy And Accord 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 identify patterns.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Prison officer, manages and rehabilitates people in custody.

What you could study next

  • A Level Law or Sociology, deepens your understanding of related subjects at the same level.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology, the most direct university route after this qualification.
  • BA (Hons) Psychology, suits those drawn to the behavioural side of the course.
  • BA (Hons) Social Work, leads to a career working with vulnerable people.
Apply on accordsixth.accordmat.org →
Apply now →

Related courses at Ossett Academy And Accord Sixth Form

More courses near you