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WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology

at Swanshurst School · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is an Applied General Qualification which means it is designed primarily to support you progressing to university. An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology. You will learn about the different types of crime and the people committing these crimes - why? What happens to criminals from the time they are caught to when they go to court and then prison?

What you need to get on

At least 5 GCSEs, or equivalent at grade 4 or above. English Language 4

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

  • Swanshurst School

    Brook Lane, Birmingham, B13 0TW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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