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Diploma in Criminology

at John Henry Newman Catholic College, Birmingham · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Were you fascinated by the characters from movie series like True Detective, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, or Sherlock Holmes who played the detective or investigator role? Do you want to be just like them only in real life? Then criminology is for you. Criminology is the study of crime, crime prevention and how the world reacts and controls crime. It is a branch of Sociology which can lead to many different careers within the Criminal Justice System and beyond. Criminology crosses paths with several other subjects – both inside and outside of the Social Sciences department including Law, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Politics and Government and History to name a few.

What you need to get on

You must have at least 5 GCSE’s at grade 5 or above to be enrolled onto the Criminology course.

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

  • John Henry Newman Catholic College

    CHELMSLEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B37 5GA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BIRMINGHAM

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