Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology

at Cedars Upper School, Leighton Buzzard · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. It has been designed to offer applied learning through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system. 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 Sociology grade 5 if taken at GCSE or level 5 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

  • Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

    Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Leighton Buzzard

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 392 providers teaching it