Level 3 Applied Diploma Criminology 
        Key Facts
 Awarding Body: WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee) 
Level: 3 
Attendance: Full Time (FT) 
Duration: 2 Years 
Course Code: GCECRM1 
Start Date: September 2026 
Location: Loughborough College 
Code: GCECRM1 
Please note, course costs shown are per year.
     On the Level 3 Criminology course, you’ll learn about all aspects of crime 
from a social perspective: the causes of crime, its social impact and take a 
look into the criminals that are committing these acts.  Criminologist 
study crime in an attempt to better understand what motivates the criminal to 
act in that way.
In Year 12 you will achieve the Level 3 Applied Certificate in Criminology 
and by the end of Year 13 you will have achieved the Level 3 Applied Diploma in 
Criminology which is equivalent to one A Level.
 This is predominantly an essay-based subject so English skills will be 
developed throughout the course, especially using key terminology and looking at 
improving academic writing skills.  Maths and employability skills would be 
developed in this subject where appropriate alongside developing higher level 
thinking skills and critical analysis.
There will also be a visit to Derby University to explore their Law Court and 
a Crime Laboratory.  You will also attend Nottingham Court for a visit 
(subject to Government guidelines).
   Applied Certificate – Year 12
  - Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime – Internally assessed 
(Coursework)
- Unit 2: Criminological Theories – Externally assessed (Exam)
Applied Diploma – Year 13
  - Unit 3: Crime Scene to Court Room – Internally assessed (Coursework)
- Unit 4: Crime and Punishment – Externally assessed (Exam
 
   Minimum Entry Requirements:
All Loughborough College 
Sixth Form courses have minimum entry requirements of at least five GCSEs at 
grade C/4 or above, including English Language and Maths.
Subject Specific Entry Requirements:
English Language at 
grade 5.
   You can progress onto degree courses at many universities such as 
Criminology, Law, Sociology and Policing and Criminal Justice.
Long term, the qualification develops your understanding and skills so that 
you are able to consider employment in the criminal justice sector, such as in 
Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, the Courts and Tribunals Service and 
the Police Service.
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