WJEC Level 3 Certificate in Criminology, Policing and Law
at Darlington College, Darlington · college
Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2022see the detail
What the college says
This course is designed for those who are interested in why some people are more likely to commit or be victims of crime than others, how criminals can be rehabilitated, and the role of the criminal justice system. This one-year introductory course enables you to combine a study of criminology, law and policing providing you with the knowledge and skills you need to enter the criminal justice sector – from policing and investigation to law and government.
What you need to get on
GCSE English Language at grade 5 or higher AND 4 x GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 which must include Maths In addition to the entry requirements, all students will be regularly assessed by Darlington College at an early stage in their study programme. This is to ensure that students are enrolled onto courses which suit their abilities.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
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
DARLINGTON COLLEGE
Central Park Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1DR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Darlington
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