Criminology (WJEC Applied Diploma)
at Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge · college
What the college says
WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Criminology contains elements of Psychology, Law and Sociology; which will complement subjects such as History and English. This is an applied general qualification. This means it has two internal assessment points and two external exams. The course has been designed to offer exciting and interesting experiences that focus students through applied learning, i.e. through purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system. The qualification would support students’ progression from any subject studied at GCSE, particularly in Sociology, History and English.
What you need to get on
Five GCSEs Grade 9-5, including Mathematics and English.
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
Ivybridge Community College
HARFORD ROAD, IVYBRIDGE, PL21 0JA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · IVYBRIDGE
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