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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Teignmouth

CostFREE
Duration18 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 Teignmouth. Classes run at Teignmouth Community School, full-time during the day.

The course is designed for 16 to 19 year olds and adult learners progressing from Level 2 study. It explores the criminal justice system through applied learning. You'll study crime, justice, punishment, and the social factors behind criminal behaviour. The course typically takes 18 months to complete.

You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology.

Who this course is for

This is an Applied General qualification. This means it is designed primarily to support learners progressing to university. It has been designed to offer exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning for 16-19 year-old learners and adult learners through applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system. The qualification would support learners’ progression from any study at Level 2, particularly GCSEs in Sociology, Law, Psychology, Citizenship, History and Humanities.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore theories of crime and why people commit offences.
  • You'll examine how the criminal justice system works, from policing to sentencing.
  • You'll analyse the role of courts, prisons, and rehabilitation programmes.
  • You'll investigate the social and psychological factors linked to criminal behaviour.
  • You'll study real criminal cases and apply criminological theory to them.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and written argument.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, case studies, and applied tasks linked to the criminal justice system. Assessment is through a mix of controlled assessments and externally marked units. You'll build knowledge by connecting theory to real-world contexts throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Teignmouth Community School 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 degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step for university-bound learners.
  • A degree in Psychology, which pairs well with this criminology qualification.
  • A degree in Law, for those interested in the legal side of the justice system.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Policing or Probation Practice, for those moving straight into a career role.
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