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Diploma in Criminology

at Caldew School, Carlisle · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system or aiming for a career in areas such as social work, probation, the police, law, psychology and sociology. It's particularly useful if you're planning to study criminology, law, psychology or sociology at university and it will give you an opportunity to apply theoretical learning to real life problems. You'll also develop a set of transferable skills including research, analytical thinking and communication that are essential for university study and most careers. The course is generally taken alongside courses such as A levels.

What you need to get on

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above. Students will complete the Certificate in year 12 and go on to complete the Diploma in year 13.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Carlisle

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