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)
- 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)
Modules
Year 1 consists of a set of compulsory core modules, covering elements of both criminology and social policy. Years 2 and 3 will comprise of mostly of compulsory modules, but will also give you the opportunity to study several modules of your own choice, allowing you to shape your own learning.
Assessment method
The Criminology Department offers a broad range of assessment types. These range from traditional assessments such as examinations, to group-based tasks, and more contemporary and innovative assessment methods such as blog and poster writing, meaning you’ll have to take less exams.
How to apply
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:
- MLFI
- 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
The Department welcomes many applications from non-UK students and considers a wide range of international qualifications. For details visit our country specific guide:- http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/your-country/ Language Requirement: IELTS 6.0 overall and must include 6.0 in reading and 6.0 in writing. Or look up other acceptable English Language Tests and qualifications. For further information email [email protected]
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 128 points
A level - ABB - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
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.
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
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
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
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP