Diploma in Criminology
at The Bromfords School, Wickford · school or sixth form
What the college says
This is an applied qualification. This means that it is designed primarily to support learners progressing to university. Criminology enables learners to understand different types of crime, influences on perceptions of crime and why some crime goes unreported. The course also looks into the process of the criminal justice system and the different stages from when the crime is committed all the way up to the sentencing and the agencies involved. This is all grounded in a Sociological and Psychological theoretical framework.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 or above in English Language GCSE and Maths GCSE
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 Bromfords School
Grange Avenue, Wickford, SS12 0LZ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Wickford
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