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Diploma in Criminology

at The Appleton School, Benfleet · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Criminology is the study of crime. It examines who commits crimes, why they commit them, their impact, and how to prevent them. It draws on concepts from psychology, psychiatry, law, sociology and social anthropology.

What you need to get on

GCSE grade 5 in English Language

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

  • The Appleton School

    Croft Road, Benfleet, SS7 5RN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Benfleet

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