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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Oxted

CostFREE
Duration24 months
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 Oxted. Classes run at Oxted School, full-time over two years.

The course covers crime, criminal behaviour, and how the justice system responds to both. You'll explore social issues, psychology, and the causes of crime. Topics include policing, the courts, youth justice, and the impact of crime on victims and communities. It suits full-time daytime study alongside other sixth form subjects.

You'll need an average GCSE grade 4 across your subjects, including grade 4 or above in English and Maths. You finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology.

Who this course is for

Criminology as a field of study is essential to many job roles within the Criminal Justice System, social and probation work and sociology and psychology. This course offers an opportunity to explore many areas of society and many employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in society. This course offers an opportunity for students who are interested in social justice and other issues. It will help them develop an awareness of the overarching challenges facing society and some of the possible solutions and the role they can play in making society a better place for all.

Entry requirements

Average of grade 4 in GCSE subjects. 4 or above in one English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll examine the causes of crime and criminal behaviour.
  • You'll study how the criminal justice system works, including policing and the courts.
  • You'll explore youth crime and how society responds to young offenders.
  • You'll analyse the impact of crime on victims and communities.
  • You'll investigate social issues such as inequality and its links to crime.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and written argument.
  • You'll consider theories from psychology and sociology to explain criminal behaviour.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, discussion, and written coursework. The WJEC Diploma in Criminology is assessed through a mix of controlled assessments and written examinations. Controlled assessments are completed in class under supervised conditions. Exams test your understanding of criminological theory and the criminal justice system.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oxted School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, enforces the law and supports communities.
  • Probation officer, supervises offenders in the community.
  • Youth justice worker, supports young people in the justice system.
  • Social worker, helps individuals and families facing difficult circumstances.
  • Crime analyst, reviews crime data to support policing decisions.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people in custody.
  • Victim support worker, provides practical and emotional help to victims of crime.

What you could study next

  • A Level Law, deepens your understanding of the legal system and supports university applications.
  • A Level Psychology, builds on the behavioural theories covered in this course.
  • A Level Sociology, explores society and inequality in greater depth.
  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step for careers in the criminal justice system or research.
  • A degree in Social Work, for those drawn to probation or community support roles.
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