Certificate in Criminology Level 3
at Lincoln College, Lincoln · college
What the college says
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.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Lincoln Campus
Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5HQ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Lincoln
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