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Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Carlisle – Trinity School Carlisle

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Carlisle. Classes run at Trinity School Carlisle, full-time during the day.

The course takes 18 months and covers how crime is understood, investigated, and responded to by the criminal justice system. You'll explore theories of crime, the role of the police and courts, and how social factors shape criminal behaviour. Units also develop research, analytical thinking, and communication skills that are valuable across many careers and university courses. You'll need GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, to join.

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

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system, those aiming for a career in areas such as social work, probation, the police, or if you're planning to study criminology, law, psychology or sociology at university. It will give you an opportunity to apply theoretical learning to real life problems and develop a set of transferable skills including research, analytical thinking and communication that are essential for university study and most careers. The course is generally taken alongside courses such as A levels or Level 3 work related subjects.

Entry requirements

GCSE's at grade 4 or above including Maths and English

What you will learn

  • You'll explore key theories of why crime happens and how society responds.
  • You'll study how the criminal justice system works, including the police, courts, and probation service.
  • You'll examine how social factors such as poverty, inequality, and culture influence criminal behaviour.
  • You'll analyse real criminal cases and apply theory to real-world situations.
  • You'll develop research skills, including how to gather and evaluate evidence.
  • You'll build analytical thinking and communication skills relevant to university study and many careers.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based with full-time daytime attendance. WJEC assesses the Diploma through a combination of controlled assessments and written examinations. You'll complete units that require you to apply criminological theory to case studies and contemporary issues. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Trinity School Carlisle 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 complex social issues.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people involved in the criminal justice system.
  • Crime analyst, researches and analyses crime data to support policing decisions.
  • Court officer, supports the administration and running of court proceedings.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, the natural next step for those wanting to work in research, policy, or specialist roles.
  • A degree in Law, building on the legal knowledge covered in this qualification.
  • A degree in Psychology or Sociology, which shares significant overlap with criminology study.
  • A degree in Social Work, for those aiming to work directly with individuals and communities.
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