Criminology - Level 3 Diploma (WJEC)

Criminology is the study of why crime occurs. In this A Level equivalent, you will study a range of theories of why individuals commit crimes, as well as how society manages crime. Criminology is an interdisciplinary subject that draws on psychological, sociological, and biological theories, as well as examining how crime is addressed by law and government.

Topics covered can include:

• Changing Awareness of Crime
• Criminological Theories
• Crime Scene to Court Room
• Crime and Punishment

You will need to meet the minimum entry criteria, plus:

• Maths grade 4
• Grade 5 in a literary subject such as English Literature, History, Business Studies, Sociology, Geography

Please click here to see the minimum entry requirements.

This subject includes coursework (non-exam assessment), which contributes to the final grade. Students are permitted to study a maximum of two subjects with coursework as part of their three subject choices.

The course is assessed via a mix of controlled assessment and traditional exam questions. The first and third units are assessed through 8-hour-controlled assessments, where you have access to your notes to complete an unseen brief. The second and fourth units are assessed through 1.5-hour exams scheduled for May/June.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

This A Level equivalent can provide a background for further study in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology and Law, as well as synoptic links with subjects such as Media Studies, Biology, Government and Politics. An A Level programme is widely regarded as the standard entry qualification for top universities in the UK, and the rest of the world. Many of our students go on to study for a degree at the university of their choice, with some choosing to progress into apprenticeships or other employment.