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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
22-SEP-25
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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:- 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
Tuition fees
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
- UCAS Points
- Access to HE Diploma
- Extended Project
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A level : BBB - ABB
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University League Table
37th
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Campus address
Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
/ Max 210134 64%18th
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/ Max 10070.0 70%11th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.48 87%1st
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/ Max 206137 67%29th
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/ Max 10068.0 68%20th
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