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Criminology

Criminology is the study of crime, explanations for crime and social reactions to crime. As an interdisciplinary social science subject, criminology draws on a range of perspectives, such as sociology psychology and law.

 

What will I study?

You will study:

  • Changing Awareness of Crime
  • Criminological Theories.
  • Crime Scene to Courtroom
  • Crime and Punishment

What can I do with a Criminology qualification?

Criminology at Level 3 can help you to further your education with relevant degree courses to enable you to gain employment in such areas as: Civil service administrator, Community development worker, Crime scene investigator, Detective, Police officer, Prison officer, Probation officer and Social worker.

Entry Requirement

You will be required to achieve a grade 5+ in GCSE English Language and Mathematics.

Course Specification

WJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate and Diploma Criminology

Criminology Level-3 Curriculum