Vocational Criminology (Block A & Block D)

Applications Open: - Friday 7 November 2025

Applications Close: - Sunday 15 February 2026

Entry Requirements: - Dependent on course

How to Apply: - Please visit our website to make your application using the Applicaa system https://www.welcometonsfg.org.uk/sixthform/

Student profile

This is a course for those who have an interest in understanding the society through the study of crime. Students will need to easily answer essay type questions and learn the specific terminology of criminology. They will also have to revise regularly to ensure the consolidation of previous knowledge.

Why this course?

Studying Criminology provides the opportunity to have a better understanding of the different types of crimes, influences on perception of crime and why some crimes are unreported. You will also gain knowledge about why people commit crime and how the criminal justice system works from the moment a crime has been identified to the verdict.

Content includes:

Unreported crimes

Theories of criminality

Information from crime scene to the courtroom

Aims of punishment

Timed essays

Knowledge Tests

Glossary Tests

Mock Exams

Homework

Each of the two years contains an internal assessment (lasting 8 hours) and an external assessment.

Note: students can decide to stop after the first year and bank WJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate in Criminology

GENERIC VOCATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: GCSE 4-9 in English Language & Vocational course at Level 2 Merit

SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: x3 GCSE's @ Grade 4 or above including English Literature