Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies - Level 3

This is a two-year course that leads to either a Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology and a Level 3 Certificate in Policing (Foundation Pathway), or a Level 3 Diploma in Policing (Higher Pathway).

WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology / NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Policing (Foundation Pathway)

• 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above

including:

• 1 Grade 4 in English
• 1 Grade 3 or above in maths

Please note, with this pathway you will be required to resit GCSE maths.

WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology / NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Policing (Higher Pathway)

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

This is a two-year course, and you can achieve a qualification after completion of each year.

Please note that progression from year 1 to year 2 is not automatic. You will need to successfully pass the qualification, have attendance above 93% for each component of your programme, and your conduct during the academic year must be in line with Newcastle College's Student Code of Conduct.

Foundation Pathway

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

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

Higher Pathway

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

In year two you will achieve a WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Criminology as well as an NCFE Level 3 Diploma 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.