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Diploma in Criminology

at The Halley Academy · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExceptional2025see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Criminology is the study of crime and punishment, the theories behind what makes somebody a criminal and the punishments that work alongside it. Not all crimes are the same and students will examine what kind of crimes take place within our society and crimes we know little about. The course also explores the criminal justice system and how effective it is at controlling and preventing crime. Topics include: 1. Changing Awareness of Crime, 2. Criminological Theories, 3. Crime Scene to Courtroom 4. Crime and Punishment.

What you need to get on

GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English and Maths

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

  • The Halley Academy

    The Halley Academy Corelli Road, London, SE3 8EP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · London

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