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Criminology

at Downend School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Are criminals born or are they made? What really makes people commit crime? Once a crime has been committed how is it solved? Throughout the course, learners will gain an understanding of why people commit crime, different types of crime, influences on perceptions of crime and an understanding of the criminal justice system. The Level 3 Diploma in Criminology provides a good basis for university degree courses in Criminology, Sociology, Law, Psychology and Forensic Science. This course is ideal for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in the criminal justice system, social work, police force, education or the NHS.

What you need to get on

Grade 4 in English Language

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

  • Downend School

    Westerleigh Road Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bristol

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