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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Singleton Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
23-SEP-24
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Criminology is one of the most diverse, stimulating and challenging subjects offered at university. It draws on disciplines such as psychology, sociology, social policy, law and even biology to investigate pressing social problems. Social Policy explores issues such as social citizenship rights, questions of justice and fairness, what we should consider as basic human needs and how these should be met.This degree in Criminology and Social Policy combines two exciting and rapidly-developing subject areas that each have an enormous influence on all of our lives.Criminology at Swansea is ranked:• 4th in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023)• 6th in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023)• 6th in the UK for Career Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2023)• Top 10 in the UK Overall (Guardian University Guide 2023)Social Policy at Swansea is ranked:• 3rd in the UK for Academic Support (NSS 2022)• 5th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2023)• Top 10 in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023)• Top 10 in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2022)• Top 15 in the UK for Overall Score (Times Good University Guide 2023)Throughout your degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and the ability to communicate your ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.You will examine themes and values such as social justice, equality, fairness, and citizenship, alongside specific policy focal points such as crime, health, education, housing, disability, poverty, and the family, as well as gaining an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system.
Application deadline
31 January
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Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
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University League Table
40th
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Campus address
Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales
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