
Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)
The criminology undergraduate degree will give you the opportunity to examine the many factors involved in criminal behaviour, and how society responds through the criminal justice system.
You will study the most important theories of crime and deviance and their relevance to contemporary criminal justice policy, research, and practice.
Alongside this, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of the structures of the criminal justice system, covering the courts, prison, the probation service, and the police.
Throughout your studies, you will develop excellent r...
The criminology undergraduate degree will give you the opportunity to examine the many factors involved in criminal behaviour, and how society responds through the criminal justice system.<br/><br/>You will study the most important theories of crime and deviance and their relevance to contemporary criminal justice policy, research, and practice.<br/><br/>Alongside this, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of the structures of the criminal justice system, covering the courts, prison, the probation service, and the police.<br/><br/>Throughout your studies, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
M2L4
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
128
Scottish Higher
Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
D:33,M:9,P:3
Candidates should achieve at least a Merit in the integrated project.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
International students must achieve 4 at Higher Level English Language and/or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language and/or Literature.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Grade C or 4 in Mathematics and English or Welsh (first language) is required.
Extended Project
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
A level
A,B,B
B,B,C
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Swansea University accepts the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
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