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Criminology and Social Policy

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This joint honours 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. You will explore key theories and debates relating to how societies meet the needs of their citizens and the ways that social policies are shaped by the causes and effects of crime on individuals and communities. 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. Throughout your joint honours degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and the ability to communicate your ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.A Social Policy and Criminology degree opens up a wide range of career and further study opportunities. You could move into: Postgraduate study, Research posts in universities and private social research companies, Policy research roles in the public and third sectors , Community development, Roles in the criminal justice system, including the police, victim support, and prison and probation services, Social work and Teaching.

Tuition fees

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£ 19,100per year

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    40th

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

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Swansea has a thriving community of students from 130+ countries. This vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures greatly enriches your learning experience.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Ranked 40th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026), Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Policy

    21st out of 35 9

    27th out of 101 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 201
    133 66%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.39 85%

    5th

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    132 63%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    18th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    78th

    24

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