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Criminology (WJEC | Level 3 | Single)

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If you want to learn more about why people commit crimes, how criminal behaviour can be explained by societal roles, and more, then Criminology is for you. A versatile course that can help pave the way for incredible careers and higher education opportunities.

Complementary courses

  • Sociology 
  • Law 
  • Psychology 
  • Public Services 
  • Politics
  • Philosophy and Ethics


Course Content

Criminology offers a dynamic range of topics to explore, including the changing awareness of crime, criminological theories, and crime and punishment. You’ll follow the journey from the crime scene to the courtroom, using real-life cases such as Stephen Lawrence, Lucy Letby, Wayne Couzens, OJ Simpson, and many more. You’ll also enjoy a practical element with mock crime scenes to develop an understanding of crime scene forensics

Your Opportunities

Possible career paths

  • Scenes of Crime Officer
  • Forensic Practitioner
  • Criminal Justice Caseworker
  • Victim Support
  • Outreach Caseworker
  • Social Worker
  • Probation Worker
  • Prison Officer
  • Addiction Professional
  • Police Professional
  • Youth Offending Team Officer

Your Assessment

  • Combination of controlled assessments and examination 

Our Entry Requirements

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements/

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Criminology offers a dynamic range of topics to explore, including the changing awareness of crime, criminological theories, and crime and punishment. You’ll follow the journey from the crime scene to the courtroom, using real-life cases such as Stephen Lawrence, Lucy Letby, Wayne Couzens, OJ Simpson, and many more. You’ll also enjoy a practical element with mock crime scenes to develop an understanding of crime scene forensics

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements/


If you want to learn more about why people commit crimes, how criminal behaviour can be explained by societal roles, and more, then Criminology is for you. A versatile course that can help pave the way for incredible careers and higher education opportunities.

Complementary courses

  • Sociology 
  • Law 
  • Psychology 
  • Public Services 
  • Politics
  • Philosophy and Ethics


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<p><b><u>Possible career paths</u></b></p><p><b><u> </u></b></p><ul><li>Scenes of Crime Officer </li><li>Forensic Practitioner </li><li>Criminal Justice Caseworker </li><li>Victim Support </li><li>Outreach Caseworker </li><li>Social Worker </li><li>Probation Worker </li><li>Prison Officer </li><li>Addiction Professional </li><li>Police Professional </li><li>Youth Offending Team Officer</li></ul><p></p>

Level 3
National Diploma (BTEC)

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Next steps

If you have any queries about courses, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team. You can contact them on 01472 875 004 or email admissions@franklin.ac.uk for more.

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