Diploma in Criminology
at Wickersley School and Sports College, Rotherham · college
What the college says
Criminology is the scientific study of criminal behaviour; you will study crimes, criminals, victims of crime, the justice system, punishments and much more! This course will enable you to use theories of criminality to analyse criminal situations and make recommendations for policy. You will also develop the knowledge and skills to research policy in practice, assess campaigns for changes in awareness of crime and examine information to review verdicts in criminal cases.
What you need to get on
A grade 4 in English Language is required.
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
Wickersley School and Sixth Form College
BAWTRY ROAD WICKERSLEY, ROTHERHAM, S66 1JL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · ROTHERHAM
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