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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Selby

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Criminology Course in Selby. Classes run at Selby College, full-time during the day over two years. The course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. Additional costs may apply for materials, trips, and residentials. This level 3 criminology qualification explores why people commit crime, drawing on psychology and sociology. You will study different types of crime, how society responds through policing and punishment, and how crimes are investigated. It is designed to run alongside two A Levels.

Who this course is for

For study alongside two A Levels.

Criminology is an increasingly popular subject for students who are interested in a career in criminal justice or studying criminology at university. The subject explores why people commit crime, drawing on explanations from psychology and sociology, along with how society tackles crime through the law, policing and punishment. Students learn about different types of crime, how people’s perceptions of crime are shaped and how crimes are investigated.

Please note: Whilst this course sits within our A Level provision and can be taken alongside other A Levels, the qualification you will gain at the end of the programme is a WJEC Level 3 Diploma, rather than an A Level.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the causes of crime, drawing on psychological and sociological explanations.
  • You'll study how the law, policing, and punishment are used to tackle crime.
  • You'll examine different types of crime and how they are categorised.
  • You'll analyse how people's perceptions of crime are shaped by media and society.
  • You'll learn how crimes are investigated by police and other agencies.
  • You'll develop skills in critical thinking and evidence-based argument relevant to criminal justice.

How you will learn

You will attend classroom-based lessons at Selby College. The WJEC Certificate in Criminology is assessed through a mix of controlled assessments and written examinations. Controlled assessments are completed in class under supervised conditions. Written exams test your knowledge and understanding of criminology topics covered across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Selby College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Be aware that some additional costs may apply for materials, equipment, visits, and residentials.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer: entry-level role in UK policing and law enforcement.
  • Probation officer: supporting offenders through rehabilitation and supervision.
  • Prison officer: working within the custodial and justice system.
  • Youth justice worker: supporting young people involved in the criminal justice system.
  • Crime analyst: researching and analysing crime data for police or government.
  • Social worker: working with individuals and families in complex situations.

What you could study next

  • Degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice: the natural next step, building directly on this qualification.
  • Degree in Psychology or Sociology: related disciplines that share significant ground with this criminology course.
  • Degree in Law: for those drawn to the legal side of criminal justice.
  • BTEC Level 3 in Public Services: if you want a more vocational route into policing or the armed forces.
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