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WJEC Diploma in Criminology

at All Hallows Catholic College, Macclesfield · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Crime is increasing. Crime rates, however, are falling. How can we explain such a phenomena? Criminology looks to answer these discrepancies within society. Through your study of Criminology you will explore different types of crime, reasons why people commit crime, what we do with offenders and different theories of rehabilitation. Your work will be assessed by controlled assessment (50%) and examination (50%). Criminology can lead to a variety of careers within the criminal justice system and beyond. There are jobs in the Probation Service, Police and Forensic Psychology to name a few.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE’s grades 9-4 including 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

  • All Hallows Catholic College

    BROOKLANDS AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8LB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 5 September 2026 · MACCLESFIELD

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