Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies - Level 3

• 6 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths

This is a two-year programme. You will receive an award after successful completion of each year.

In year one you will achieve a Level 3 Applied Certificate in Criminology as well as a Level 3 Introductory Certificate in Policing.

In year two you will achieve a Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology as well as a Level 3 Certificate in Policing.

• Prepare for a career in the police service
• Develop leadership skills
• Equality, diversity and inclusions
• Criminological theories
• Crime scene to court room
• Crime and punishment.

• Classroom sessions
• One-to-one tutorials
• Practical sessions
• Experience of work
• Role play.

• Controlled assessments
• Exams
• Reports
• Presentations
• Portfolio.

We will help you on your journey to work within the criminal justice industry and/or legal sector by providing you with the opportunity to work alongside a range of public, private and third sector organisations.

English and maths skills are vital in the criminal justice sector and legal profession, whether it is communicating with a client, calculating fines, drafting professional letters or providing evidence in court. We embed these skills into your course to ensure you have every opportunity to enhance your skills.

Upon successful completion of this course, you could progress to a range of related degrees and will be guaranteed a place on an FdSc Criminology, Policing and Criminal Law at Newcastle College University Centre.

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.