Criminology and Criminal Justice
Swansea UniversityCriminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Swansea University, based in Swansea, taught full-time over 3 years. 87% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £22,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is ABB - BBC.
A-Level Entry
ABB - BBC
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
112 - 128 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
86.63%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
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 research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Swansea
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Sociology
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £22,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ