Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Criminology
Course Code: Q100161
Key Information
Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Start Date:
07 Sept 2026
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
- Certificate equivalent to one AS Level
- Diploma equivalent to one A Level
Criminology is for you if you want to explore the causes of criminal behaviour, attitudes to crime, criminal investigations and the wider social impacts of campaigns for change.
Units include:
- changing awareness of crime
- criminological theories – explanations of criminal behaviour
- crime scene to courtroom – police procedures and preparations for trial
- crime and punishment – the criminal justice system.
Criminology is very much a social science course, exploring behaviour and attitudes in the field of crime. You will also look at criminal investigations and legal procedures, developing your analytical skills by exploring examples, such as campaigns for change and delving into the usefulness of criminological theories.
Criminology could well be an appropriate subject option for students interested in other social sciences and law.
You will be actively encouraged to take on volunteer work or work experience to enhance your future prospects.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English language.
You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.
Assessments will comprise of 50% controlled assessments and 50% external exams.
You could progress to university to study combinations of law and other social sciences, or follow a pathway into a career within the police force or another public service or social care.
Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Criminology
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