Criminology is the scientific study of crime and criminals looking at the different aspects of criminal investigations and how crime is perceived.
Course Overview
Course Code
FP3OCRI2S1
End Date
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Entry Requirements
Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language or English literature at grade 5 and may include
a BTEC at a merit or above.</...
Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language or English literature at grade 5 and may include
a BTEC at a merit or above.
Course information
In year 1, you will study the psychological and sociological theories of crime as well as how crime is perceived in society and the impact of the media and crime statistics.
In year 2, you will investigate the different techniques used in a criminal investigation such as forensics, policing and the judiciary process. You will also consider the effectiveness of different strategies used to reduce criminality from custodial sentences and the impact of community orders.
2 Years
This applied general qualification is a WJEC Level 3 Diploma (equivalent to one full A-Level). You will be assessed through written exams and controlled assessment.
Level 3 WJEC Diploma in Criminology
We run visits to the Old Bailey, Forensic Science and Court trial days where students can gain some idea of a career that they are pursuing. We also deliver talks on local prisons, receive visits from the local police and prison governor as well as visits from university lecturers, so there is plenty of opportunity to engage with professionals within the criminal justice system.
Degree courses, careers in the criminal justice
sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology.
Level 3