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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, full-time during the day.

The course covers how crime is defined, measured, and explained. You'll explore criminal behaviour, the justice system, and how society responds to crime. Topics include victimology, youth crime, and the role of the media in shaping public views on criminality. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Criminology.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore theories of why people commit crime.
  • You'll study how the criminal justice system works, from policing to sentencing.
  • You'll examine the experiences of victims and how they are supported.
  • You'll analyse youth crime and how young offenders are treated.
  • You'll investigate how the media influences public perceptions of crime.
  • You'll look at how crime is measured and recorded in the UK.
  • You'll consider social factors such as poverty, inequality, and discrimination in relation to crime.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, discussions, and case study analysis. Assessment is through written assignments and controlled assessments completed during the course. There are no formal written exams for all units, but some tasks are completed under supervised conditions. Your work is marked and moderated in line with WJEC requirements.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College 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 crime data to help police services.
  • Social worker, supports vulnerable individuals and families.
  • Prison officer, manages and rehabilitates people in custody.
  • Victim support worker, helps people affected by crime.

What you could study next

  • A Level Law, a natural next step if you want to study the legal system in depth.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, useful for careers in the police or prison service.
  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the main route into professional roles in the sector.
  • A degree in Social Work or Psychology, for those drawn to the welfare and behavioural sides of the subject.
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