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Criminology and Social Policy BSc (Hons)

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • 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:- Top 15 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2024)- 10th in the UK for Career Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2024)- Top 20 in the UK Overall (Guardian University Guide 2024)- 92% of graduates in work &/or study 15 months after leaving Swansea University (HESA 2023)Social Policy at Swansea is ranked:- 2nd in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2023


) - 3rd in the UK for Teaching on my Course (NSS 2023) - Top 5 in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)- Top 15 in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2024)Based on the average positivity score across questions 22 to 25 in the NSS 2023 when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide.

Based on the average positivity score across questions 1 to 4 in the NSS 2023 when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide. 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

29 January

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales

Swansea University is proud of its diverse student community, with students and staff from over 130 countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Swansea offers highly rated teaching and is ranked in the top 40 UK universities (Complete University Guide 2024).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    12th out of 41 1

    23rd out of 101

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    134 64%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    11th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.48 87%

    1st

    4
  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    137 67%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    20th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    54th

    36

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