Social Studies: Criminology, Law & Psychology Level 3

You need 5 GCSEs at a grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

And you will also need to attend an interview to see if the course is right for you.

In year 1, you will study all three of the programmes together, and modules include:

Level 3 Applied Psychology:

• Psychological Approaches and Applications
• Conducting Psychological Research

Level 3 Criminology

• Changing Awareness of Crime
• Criminology Theories

Level 3 Applied Law

• Dispute Solving in Civil Law
• Investigating Aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System

In year 2, you will study further modules in all three programmes:

Level 3 Applied Psychology

• Health Psychology
• Criminal and Forensic Psychology

Level 3 Criminology

• Crime Scene to Court Room
• Crime and Punishment

Level 3 Applied Law

• Applying the Law
• Aspects of Family Law

You will attend lessons at the City Centre Campus in Bath.

Every tutor is an expert in social studies, so each lesson helps you build valuable knowledge for your next step.

As well as this, no day is the same. The course blends:

• Research projects
• Group work
• Practical activities
• Guest lectures
• Role play
• Research and application tasks
• Independent work

This way, you cover all aspects of social studies and gain valuable experience for work or university.

And best of all, you have opportunities to join college trips linked to law, criminology, and psychology.

If you complete both years, you will receive the equivalent of three A Levels and similar UCAS points.

And this makes the course a suitable stepping stone to university.

You could progress to degrees in:

• Psychology
• Criminology
• Law
• Sociology
• Forensic Psychology
• Policing
• Criminal Justice

Or, if you want to earn while you learn, you can apply for an apprenticeship in legal, policing, or social work.

And you can join previous learners who now work in the following roles:

• Policing
• Probation
• Legal services
• Youth work
• Social care
• Forensics

If you're unsure about your next step, please email careers@bathcollege.ac.uk.

Our friendly Careers Advisers can help you write a CV or cover letter, apply for a job, create a UCAS application, or help you understand your next steps.

This course is free if you are aged 16-18. However, every course trip incurs a fee.

And if you need help with money, you can email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk for more information.

This could help with travel costs and free college meals.

The college also offers the following extra learning support:

• Learning coaches
• Accessible equipment
• Study skills workshops
• Extra time and separate rooms for exams

At Bath College, everyone has the chance to succeed without barriers.

And if you need wellbeing support, you can talk to our Welfare team.

Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a confidential chat.