Level 3 Applied Diploma
at Swindon Academy, Swindon · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. During the course, students work towards an understanding of criminology and how this is relevant to society. This qualification will support learners aiming for job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology.
What you need to get on
No Entry Requirements
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
Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1JR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Swindon
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