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Diploma in Criminology

at Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College, Ossett · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Do you want to know about crime? Criminology covers all aspects of crime, from what types of crime there are to the range of punishments people receive for committing crime. This Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology contains elements of Psychology, Law and Sociology, which complement the study of Humanities or Social Science subjects. During the course, you will investigate: • How crime is portrayed in the media and how this affects people’s view of crime • Different theories and explanations about why people commit crime • How crime is investigated and criminals are prosecuted • How laws are made • How punishment works and ways to control crime

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Students must have achieved grade 5 or above in Maths and a 5 in 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

  • Drake (Accord Sixth Form Main Building)

    Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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