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Criminology

at Knole Academy, Sevenoaks · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Learners will discover how and why different people in a variety of circumstances commit crime and how the criminal justice system deals with these people. Have you ever wondered why people from different groups in society get different sentences for the same crimes? Have you ever thought about why two people from utterly different backgrounds are tempted to commit similar crimes? Is crime dictated by genetics or upbringing? These topics and more are covered in this Diploma in Criminology. If you have any interest in the inner workings of the darker side of our society and would like to complete any further education or employment in the criminal justice sector then this course is invaluable for you.

What you need to get on

Five or more GCSE qualifications at grade C (equivalent) or above including Mathematics and English at grade 5.

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

  • Knole Academy

    Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3LE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sevenoaks

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