Criminology

Please note that applications to the sixth form close on Wednesday 14th January 2026. If you wish to make an application after this date please contact the sixth form office at office@derehamsixthform.norfolk.sch.uk or call 01362 696884.

For more information about a place at Dereham Sixth Form College for September 2026, please visit the website - www.dsfc.org.uk

Course Instructions

Most students will choose the equivalent of 3 A Levels but in some circumstances a maximum of 4. These are subjects that will continue for the full two years. Select only one subject from each option block (choosing more than 1 course from the same block will delay your application as courses from each block are timetabled at the same time). All courses are equivalent to 1 A Level except where specified differently below.

Dereham Education & Soccer Academy Including BTEC Diploma in Sport (equivalent to three A Level subjects, no other subject choices required).

If your choice of subjects are not available due to limitations of the blocks, please email us with the details: office@derehamsixthform.norfolk.sch.uk

You will delve into the fascinating world of criminology from types of crime to campaigns for change, investigative techniques to miscarriages of justice, crime control to civil liberties. The course will allow you to carry out tasks ensuring that teaching remains vocationally relevant and will consist of a combination of independent assignments and external examinations. You will be given the opportunity to make useful and meaningful contacts with a variety of organisations.

We will follow the specification for the WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology. The content of the course is as follows:

Year 1

Changing awarensss of crime

Criminological theories

Year 2

Crime scene to courtroom

Crime and punishment

Minimum 54444 including minimum Level 4 in English Language or Literature GCSE.