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Criminology

at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form, Winscombe · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Criminology is the scientific study of criminal behaviour, on individual, social and natural levels, and how it can be managed, controlled and prevented. This course will enable students to use theories of criminality to analyse criminal situations and make recommendations for policy. Students also develop the knowledge and skills to research policy in practice, assess campaigns for changes in awareness and examine information to review verdicts in criminal cases.

What you need to get on

Standard Sixth Form entry (3 GCSEs at Grade 5 and 2 GCSEs at Grade 4)

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

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

  • Churchill Academy & Sixth Form

    Churchill Green Churchill, Winscombe, BS25 5QN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Winscombe

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