Criminology and Social Policy with a Year Abroad

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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Criminology at Swansea is ranked:<br/>- Top 15 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- 10th in the UK for Career Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- Top 20 in the UK Overall (Guardian University Guide 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- 92% of graduates in work &/or study 15 months after leaving Swansea University (HESA 2023)<br/><br/><br/>Social Policy at Swansea is ranked:<br/>- 2nd in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2023**) <br/><br/><br/>- 3rd in the UK for Teaching on my Course (NSS 2023*) <br/><br/><br/>- Top 5 in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- Top 15 in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2024)<br/><br/><br/>*Based on the average positivity score across questions 22 to 25 in the NSS 2023 when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide. <br/><br/>**Based on the average positivity score across questions 1 to 4 in the NSS 2023 when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide. <br/><br/>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 also 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 degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and the ability to communicate your ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.<br/><br/>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 study@swansea.ac.uk