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Level 3

Qualification type	Level 3 Diploma
Duration	2 years
Study times	You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:15 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction.
Entry requirements	Grade 4 or above GCSEs in English, maths and science or a relevant Level 2 qualification
Campus	West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds
Work placements	50 hours placement (work or industry placement)

The diploma allows learners to undertake study related to forensics and criminology topics. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programme. The mandatory units include a mixture of science-based units, which will support forensic topics, and basic criminology units. These include: Crime Statistics, Forensic Investigation Procedures, Forensic Science and Introduction to Criminology.

Many learners join degrees related to forensics and criminology after following A level study, so the diploma will place the Access to HE learners on a level with those who have followed A level studies.

You will also cover maths, statistics, and study skills as well as an individual Research Project. The course will give you the opportunity to develop a range of skills that will be essential for progression to university.

Qualification type	Level 3 Diploma
Duration	2 years
Study times	You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction.
Entry requirements	Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English and maths
Campus	West Suffolk Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds
Work placements	Yes

Qualification type	Level 3 Diploma
Duration	2 years
Study times	You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction.
Entry requirements	Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English and maths.
Campus	West Suffolk Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds
Work placements	Yes

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