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Criminology and Social Policy with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Singleton Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
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 大象传媒 2024)- 10th in the UK for Career Prospects (Guardian University 大象传媒 2024)- Top 20 in the UK Overall (Guardian University 大象传媒 2024)- 92% of graduates in work &/or study 15 months after leaving Swansea University (HESA 2023)Social Policy at Swansea is ranked:- 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 大象传媒 2024)- Top 15 in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University 大象传媒 2024)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 大象传媒.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 大象传媒. 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.The third year of a 4-year course with a Year in Industry will be spent on placement. We have a strong network of industry contacts, and you will receive dedicated support from our in-house employability team, ranging from CV advice through to mock interviews.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 18,200per year
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University information

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University League Table
37th
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Campus address
Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
12th out of 41 1
23rd out of 101
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Entry standards
/ Max 210134 64%18th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10070.0 70%11th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.48 87%1st
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Entry standards
/ Max 206137 67%29th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10068.0 68%20th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.99 75%54th
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