Access to Higher Education Diploma (Policing and Criminology)

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Length 35 weeks
Study Full-Time
Location Carlisle College

Qualification Gained

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Policing and Criminology) - Level 3

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More about the course

This course aims to provide a balance of essential study skills and specialist subject knowledge to enable the students to be prepared for the academic and practical rigours of undergraduate study in Policing and Criminology.

It is ideal for students who are intending to progress directly to employment or further study at university.

How often does this course run?

This course runs once a year.

You will be notified of the next available start date once you have submitted your application.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) and above, or equivalent including English and maths
You must be 18+ to be accepted onto this course

Please note that entry requirements and course offers can be subject to change at any time.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will achieve a Level 3, Access to Higher Education Diploma (Policing and Criminology).

What will I learn?

Introduction to Policing
Principles of conducting a police investigation
Introduction to criminology and law
Crime scene investigation
Health and illness
Introduction to psychology and sociology
Study skills development

How is the course taught?

Exams
Practical exercises
Lectures
Projects
Presentations
Case studies

How am I assessed?

Case studies
Verbal presentation
Practical tasks/demonstrations
Tests/exams
Written assessments

Where can I progress?

Upon successful completion of this course, you can progress into employment, work within the criminal justice system, or progress onto Higher Education in a related degree.