WJEC Criminology

Applications Open - Wednesday 12 November 2025

Applications Close - Friday, 16 January 2026

Entry Requirements - Admissions into LAE6 are based on candidates successfully meeting our entry requirements of at least five good passes in GCSE subjects (grade 4 or above), including at least a grade 4 in Maths and English, and grade 6 or better in the subjects they wish to study.

How to Apply

Internal Students: Apply via Applicaa using this link: https://ebbsfleetacademy.applicaa.com/sixthform

External Students: Apply via Applicaa using this link: https://ebbsfleetacademy.applicaa.com/sixthform

Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

The Applied Diploma in Criminology provides an understanding of criminology relevant to various roles within the criminal justice sector, social work, probation work, and fields like sociology and psychology. This qualification is designed to offer engaging and practical learning experiences that focus on real-world applications within the criminal justice system.

Changing Awareness of Crime

Understanding different types of crime and influences on perceptions of crime.

Criminological Theories

Understanding why people commit crimes using various criminological theories.

Crime Scene to Courtroom

Understanding the criminal justice process from crime identification to courtroom verdicts.

Crime and Punishment

Applying knowledge of criminology to evaluate social control measures.

Internal Assessment: Units 1 and 3 are assessed through controlled assignments.

External Assessment: Units 2 and 4 are assessed via examinations that include short and extended answer questions based on applied scenarios.

Admissions into EA6 are based on candidates successfully meeting our entry requirements of at least 5 good passes in GCSE subjects (grade 4 or above). This includes achieving at least a grade 4 in Maths and English. If there are any specific grade entry requirements for this subject, they will be listed below.

This qualification supports entry into degree courses such as:

BSc Criminology

BA Criminology and Criminal Justice

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology

LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

Graduates can pursue careers within the criminal justice system, including roles in:

National Probation Service

Courts and Tribunals Service

National Offender Management Service

This course equips learners with skills applicable in various professional environments, enhancing employability in law enforcement, legal services, social work, and beyond.