Diploma in Criminology
at Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College, Ossett · sixth form college
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
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ossett
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