AAS Level 3

Level 3 Certificate in Criminology

Campus
Lincoln Campus
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
2 year (Full-time)

WJEC Level Three Applied Certificate in Criminology is a qualification with elements of psychology, law and sociology that complements studies in humanities. The qualification allows you to get knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system.

An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and probation work and sociology and psychology.

This course is suitable if you’re progressing from study at Level Two in GCSE or equivalents in:

Sociology

Law

Psychology

Citizenship

History

Humanities.

You’ll need five GCSEs (minimum grade Four/C or above), including Maths (Grade Four and above) and English Language (Grade Five and above).

Assessment: Assessment is by assignments and written examination.

Progression: You could progress to a Higher Education Course.

You’ll need general stationery items including a scientific calculator and access to the internet; PCs are available on campus.

Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]