Level 3 Criminal Law Pathway

5 x GCSE's at Grade 4 or above including English and mathematics. You are further required to provide a copy of your last school report showing excellent attendance to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

We will invite you to a Meet the Teacher event where you will receive information, advice and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

You may progress to the second year of your chosen pathway or consider further training or study in related fields such as an apprenticeship or employment.

Potential job roles in criminology are wide ranging, including for example the National Probation Service, the Courts and Tribunals Service and the National Offender Management Service.

There are many employment opportunities in the law field, including arbitrator, barrister, lawyer, detective, solicitor, licensed conveyancer and paralegal to name a few.

The sectors in psychology are wide ranging, including psychology, forensic psychology, sport psychology, neuropsychology, educational psychology, psychiatry, mental health counselling, substance use counselling and marriage and family therapy.

There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education. During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated careers and education adviser who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.

All courses run subject to demand and the content listed here should be used as a guide only. Course content may vary according to a range of factors such as course duration, campus, teaching staff and requirements from awarding bodies.

The pathway is typically run over two years and the assessment is comprised of exams and course work.

The pathway combines:

• Applied Criminology
• Applied Law
• Applied Psychology

You will collect credits throughout the two-year programme using a combination of coursework and exams. You will be assessed through a range of assessment types and styles including internally and externally assessed units (exams). You will have two opportunities to sit each exam series in January and in the summer term of each year.