Criminology and Social Policy Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Criminology and Social Policy Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Become a social scientist by exploring how criminology and social policy combine and collide with our BSc in Criminology and Social Policy.
Investigate criminological themes like criminalisation, victimisation and social responses to crime and disorder in combination with social policy – studying how societies respond to human needs across the globe and how they seek to promote wellbeing across their population.
Explore a range of social science perspectives and investigate sociological and political attitudes towards crime and its control, along with debates on th...
Become a social scientist by exploring how criminology and social policy combine and collide with our BSc in Criminology and Social Policy.
Investigate criminological themes like criminalisation, victimisation and social responses to crime and disorder in combination with social policy – studying how societies respond to human needs across the globe and how they seek to promote wellbeing across their population.
Explore a range of social science perspectives and investigate sociological and political attitudes towards crime and its control, along with debates on the goals of social policy. How do we decide what human needs are and whose responsibility is it to meet those needs?
Distinctive features of the programme
Study abroad or go on placement
Gain experience beyond your degree with study abroad or professional placement options.
Teaching by experts
Develop your analytical skills with our internationally renowned research-active team.
Criminal justice ecosystem
Learn from leading institutions through our links to government, police, probation and prisons.
UK Top 20
Study crime in one of the best UK universities (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
Main Site - Cardiff
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A40-A66
Institution Code
C15
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
B,B,C
T Level
Acceptance of T Levels for this programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Academic School. Consideration will be given to the T Level grade/subject and grades/subjects achieved at GCSE/Level 2.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You must have: - English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent (such as A-levels). If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements.
Extended Project
For applicants taking the EPQ qualification, an A in the EPQ can be recognised to lower the entry requirements by a single grade. For example, an AAB offer would be “AAB from 3 A-levels or ABB from 3 A-levels and a grade A in the EPQ”. Please note that any subject specific requirements must be met.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32.0
30.0
32-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales will be accepted in lieu of one A level at the A level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
DMM
in a BTEC Extended Diploma in any subject.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the A-level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £24,700 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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