14Jun
UndergraduateCourse summary
Our integrated 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. Based at the School of Social Sciences, you will benefit from being part of a lively and diverse environment. You will spend a year abroad between your second and final year, broadening your skills and experience. Our partner institutions span the globe, with opportunities varying each year. If you wish to receive more information, please get in touch with us on [email protected]
Modules
In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Individuals and Society, Discovering Sociology, The Sociological and Criminological Imagination, Law, Criminal Justice and Human Rights, Victims and victimology, Foundations in Social Science Research. In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: Interrogating Quantitative Social Science Methods, Citizenship and Surveillance, Interrogating Qualitative Social Science Methods. In Year 3, you undertake a Year Abroad. In Year 4, you will typically study areas including: Who’s, in, who’s out? Inclusion and Exclusion: Socio/Criminological Perspectives. You can also undertake an optional Dissertation.
Assessment method
We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include: • Blog and poster writing • Creating a vlog • Personal reflections Throughout your undergraduate Criminology and Sociology degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/criminology-sociology-social-policy/bsc-criminology-sociology/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- MLGA
- Institution code:
- S93
- Campus name:
- Singleton Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are an International Student, please visit our International pages for more information about entry requirements: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 128 points
A level - ABB - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades, work experience, references and personal statement taken into account. Variable offers are made dependent on subjects studied.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/entry-requirements/
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.
English Language Requirements at Swansea University
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/
Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP