Criminology and Sociology with a Year in Industry
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus

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4 Years

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Our integrated BSc Criminology and Sociology degree brings together two exciting and complementary social science disciplines.You will study the development of Sociological and Criminological perspectives and learn why these matter so much in contemporary society. Alongside this, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of crucial social and crime-related matters, such as substance use, housing and poverty. Throughout your studies, you will develop a range of transferable skills which are relevant ...Read more

Our integrated BSc Criminology and Sociology degree brings together two exciting and complementary social science disciplines.You will study the development of Sociological and Criminological perspectives and learn why these matter so much in contemporary society. Alongside this, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of crucial social and crime-related matters, such as substance use, housing and poverty. Throughout your studies, you will develop a range of transferable skills which are relevant to future employment, both in social science-related professions, as well as far broader.Studying a BSc in Criminology and Sociology 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 developmentRoles in the criminal justice system, including the police, victim support, and prison and probation servicesTeaching, Youth work, Education,Research

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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
What students say
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Maya
11 Dec 23

Swansea is a very person first university, from the application process, to the course structure, to the employability and well-being services, everything takes into consideration..Read more

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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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A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

A level:

ABB - BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 - 128 Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 128 Grades / Points required

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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Full time annual fee would be 18200 , Student would pay 20% in their year of placement/sandwich.

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Maya
11 Dec 23
Sociology and Psychology
Swansea is a very person first university, from the application process, to the course structure, to the employability and well-being services, everything takes into consideration...
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Emily
06 Dec 23
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Best experience is the student life Worst experience is the student buses - some are unreliable...
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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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