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Level 3 Diploma in Criminology

at Writhlington School, Radstock · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Level 3 Diploma in Criminology offers students the opportunity to understand crime and deviance in society. This qualification is equivalent to one A Level and enables students to display their knowledge and understanding through one assignment per year (50% of final grade) and one external examination (50% of final grade). The topics the course covers includes: � Types and consequences of under-reported crime. These include domestic violence, hate crime and e-crime. � Theoretical explanations for criminal behaviour including Psychological, Biological and Sociological perspectives � The role the media plays in our perception of crime. The effectiveness of crime prevention strategies and campaigns.

What you need to get on

5 9-4 Grades at GCSE or equivalent including a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature.

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

  • Writhlington School

    Knobsbury Lane Writhlington, Radstock, BA3 3NQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Radstock

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