Level 3 Criminology

Key Details

Available at:
Rhos-on-Sea
Study Mode:
Full-time
Course Length:
1-2 years

Level 3 Criminology

Full-time (Further Education)

Rhos-on-Sea

Applying for more than one A Level? You can apply from this page and you will have the opportunity to add your additional A Level subjects at the end of the application process.

Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.

Course Description

The WJEC specification was updated in 2021 and the qualification, once completed, carries the same UCAS points as A level subjects. It can now be taken alongside A levels as part of a level 3 / A level pathway.

This qualification supports learners’ progression from any study at Level 2, particularly GCSEs in Sociology, Law, Psychology and Humanities.

First-year units

- Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime (coursework)

- Unit 2: Criminological Theories (exam)

Second-year units

- Unit 3: Crime Scene to Courtroom (coursework)

- Unit 4: Crime and Punishment (exam)

Entry Criteria

In order to qualify for this course, you will need the following:

6 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English or Welsh 1st Language, and Mathematics or Numeracy

As part of the application process, you will be asked to attend an interview to give you the opportunity to discuss the course.

Progression to 2nd year (Applied Diploma) is based on performance in the 1st year (Applied Certificate)

Delivery

The programme will be delivered through a blend of the following:

Group work
Classroom based learning
Tutorial support
Educational visits
Google classroom (virtual learning environment)

Your programme will include a combination of:

Essential Skills qualifications and/or
GCSE resits and/or
The Welsh Baccalaureate

Welsh Baccalaureate

Welsh Baccalaureate is a valuable qualification which is often studied alongside your Level 3 full-time course.

The qualification is graded A*-E, carrying the equivalent UCAS points at Level 3, and equips you with transferable personal and business skills. It is highly regarded by universities and employers alike.

As part of the qualification, you will learn about Global Citizenship, Enterprise and Employability and take part in community engagement and work experience.

Essential Skills

This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills.

GCSE resits

This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.

Maths & Welsh/English

If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.

Your programme will include a combination of:

Essential Skills qualifications and/or
GCSE resits and/or
The Welsh Baccalaureate

Welsh Baccalaureate

Welsh Baccalaureate is a valuable qualification which is often studied alongside your Level 3 full-time course.

As part of the qualification, you will learn about Global Citizenship, Enterprise and Employability and take part in community engagement and work experience.

Essential Skills

This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills

GCSE resits

This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.

Maths & Welsh/English

If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.

Assessment

The course combines one exam and a piece of controlled assessment in year 1 and year 2.

Progression

This course is aimed at A level students who are interested in a career in the Police / Law enforcement / Youth justice / Probation / Prison/ Social care sectors.

You could proceed onto a number of higher education programmes at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.