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Level 3 Criminology Course in Lincoln

Cost£1,080.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Criminology Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Lincoln College, full-time during the day over 36 weeks. The course draws on psychology, law, and sociology to build your understanding of crime and the criminal justice system. You'll explore how criminology connects to real roles in policing, probation, social work, and beyond. The WJEC level 3 criminology qualification is well suited to study alongside other humanities subjects.

Who this course is for

WJEC Level Three Applied Certificate in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. The qualification allows you to get knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system.

An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology.

This course is suitable if you're progressing from study at Level Two in GCSE or equivalents in:

  • Sociology
  • Law
  • Psychology
  • Citizenship
  • History
  • Humanities.

Entry requirements

You'll need five GCSEs (minimum grade Four/C or above), including Maths (Grade Four and above) and English Language (Grade Five and above).

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the causes and theories of criminal behaviour.
  • You'll examine how the criminal justice system operates in England and Wales.
  • You'll study key concepts from psychology and sociology as they apply to crime.
  • You'll analyse how laws are made and enforced.
  • You'll investigate the role of agencies such as the police, courts, and probation service.
  • You'll evaluate evidence and form arguments about crime and punishment.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Lincoln College, with lessons covering criminology theory, case studies, and applied tasks linked to the criminal justice system. Assessment is through a combination of controlled assessments and written tasks. The WJEC Certificate in Criminology uses an applied approach, so you'll work through purposeful scenarios rather than purely exam-based study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lincoln College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer. Entry-level role in law enforcement and public safety.
  • Probation officer. Supporting offenders through rehabilitation and supervision.
  • Social worker. Working with vulnerable people across community settings.
  • Prison officer. Maintaining safety and order in custodial settings.
  • Youth justice worker. Supporting young people in the justice system.
  • Victim support worker. Helping people affected by crime to recover.
  • Community support officer. Assisting police in local community roles.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Criminology or Social Science. A larger qualification if you want to go deeper before applying to university.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Sciences or Law). Designed for those moving into university study, particularly if you've been away from education.
  • BA (Hons) Criminology or Criminal Justice. Degree-level study at university, building directly on this criminology qualification.
  • BA (Hons) Sociology or Psychology. Related degree routes that complement criminology study.
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