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Criminology and Criminal Justice
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus

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3 Years

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The criminology undergraduate degree will give you the opportunity to examine the many factors involved in criminal behaviour, and how society responds through the criminal justice system. You will study the most important theories of crime and deviance and their relevance to contemporary criminal justice policy, research, and practice. Alongside this, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of the structures of the criminal justice system, covering the courts, prison, the probation service, and ...Read more

The criminology undergraduate degree will give you the opportunity to examine the many factors involved in criminal behaviour, and how society responds through the criminal justice system. You will study the most important theories of crime and deviance and their relevance to contemporary criminal justice policy, research, and practice. Alongside this, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of the structures of the criminal justice system, covering the courts, prison, the probation service, and the police. Throughout your studies, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.Studying a BSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Swansea University can lead to a range of careers. Our graduates go on to a wide variety of occupations, which include working in: Community Development, Criminal Justice, Local Government, the Police Force, Postgraduate Study, the Prison Service, the Probation Service, Research, Social Work, Education, Training, UK Government, Victim Support and Voluntary Organisations.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
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Emily
06 Dec 23

Best experience is the student life Worst experience is the student buses - some are unreliable..Read more

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ellie
06 Dec 23

student life and jcs bad is the buses..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

120 - 128 Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D33M9P3 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE Grade C or 4 in Mathematics and English or Welsh (first language) is required. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3H3H3H3H3H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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£18,200 per year

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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