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Level 3 Criminology Course in Stourport-on-Severn for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Stourport-on-Severn. Classes run at The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

The course blends criminology with elements of psychology, law, and sociology. You'll explore how crime is understood, investigated, and responded to across the criminal justice system. It's designed for 16 to 19 year olds and entry requires at least grade 4 in GCSE Maths, English, and two other subjects.

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

Who this course is for

For learners who would like to find out how criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology. WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. It has been designed to offer exciting and interesting experiences that focus learning for 16-19 year-old learners through applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system.

Entry requirements

grade 4 in Maths English and 2 other subjects

What you will learn

  • You'll explore theories of crime and why people offend.
  • You'll study how the criminal justice system works, from policing to sentencing.
  • You'll examine the role of psychology in understanding criminal behaviour.
  • You'll look at how law shapes the response to crime in the UK.
  • You'll consider sociological perspectives on crime, inequality, and society.
  • You'll apply your learning to real case studies and scenarios.
  • You'll develop skills in analysis, argument, and written communication.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based with full-time daytime attendance. WJEC assesses this qualification through a combination of controlled assessment tasks and written examinations. You'll complete applied units that require you to analyse case studies and present reasoned arguments. Assessment is spread across the two years of study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, works within the criminal justice system to prevent and investigate crime.
  • Probation officer, supports offenders through rehabilitation and community orders.
  • Social worker, helps individuals and families affected by crime or disadvantage.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people involved in the justice system.
  • Crime analyst, reviews data and patterns to support policing decisions.
  • Victim support worker, provides practical and emotional support to victims of crime.

What you could study next

  • A Level Psychology or Sociology, deepens understanding of human behaviour and social structures that underpin criminology.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology or Criminal Justice, a university degree that opens graduate roles across policing, probation, and research.
  • BA (Hons) Law, for those drawn to the legal side of the criminal justice system.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Policing, a more vocational route toward a career in law enforcement.
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