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Diploma in Criminology

at Great Western Academy · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma22 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology. The WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. This course will enable students to use theories of criminality to analyse criminal situations and make recommendations for policy. Students also develop the knowledge and skills to research policy in practice, assess campaigns for changes in awareness and examine information to review verdicts in criminal cases.

What you need to get on

GCSE English Language Grade 4

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

  • Great Western Academy

    GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY WILLIAM MORRIS WAY, SWINDON, SN25 2PP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · SWINDON

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