Free Level 3 Criminology Course in Weston-super-Mare. Classes run at Weston College Loxton Campus, full-time during the day. This free criminology course is available for 16 to 18 year olds. You'll study crime, criminal behaviour, and how the justice system responds to it. The course runs over roughly nine months and covers topics such as criminal investigation, social explanations of crime, and the role of the courts. The WJEC criminology qualification is well regarded for progression to higher education or criminal justice careers.
Who this course is for
Courses for 16-18 year olds
What you will learn
You'll explore theories that explain why crime happens and how society responds.
You'll analyse how criminal investigations are carried out.
You'll examine the role of the courts, police, and prison system in the UK.
You'll study how the media portrays crime and its effect on public perception.
You'll evaluate evidence and build arguments using case studies and real examples.
You'll develop research and analytical skills relevant to criminology and social science.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, group discussion, and case study analysis. Assessment is a mix of controlled assessment tasks and written assignments completed during the course. The WJEC Certificate in Criminology uses unit-based assessment, so you build your grade across the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Weston College Loxton Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Police officer. Entry-level role in UK policing after further training.
Probation service officer. Supporting offenders through rehabilitation programmes.
Prison officer. Working within the custodial and rehabilitation system.
Youth justice worker. Supporting young people in contact with the justice system.
Community support officer. Assisting police in local communities.
Victim support worker. Helping people affected by crime access services.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Criminology or Public Services. Broadens your study and strengthens a university application.
BA (Hons) Criminology or Criminology and Criminal Justice. The most direct next step for those wanting a degree in the field.
BA (Hons) Sociology or Psychology. Related degrees that complement a criminology qualification.
Level 3 Diploma in Policing. A more vocational route toward a career in law enforcement.
