BSc Criminology at Cardiff University

Our BSc in Criminology focuses on criminalisation, victimisation, and social responses to crime and disorder which you'll explore from sociological and political perspectives. UCAS code L370.

Faculty: Criminal justice ecosystem Learn from leading institutions through our links to government, police, probation and prisons. academic-school UK Top 20 Study crime in one of the best UK universities (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026). Our BSc in Criminology focuses on criminalisation, victimisation, and social responses to crime and disorder which you'll explore from sociological and political perspectives.You'll draw on a range of social science perspectives including sociology, law and history, combining theories and insights beyond criminology to understand crime and how it’s controlled.Examine how to approach problems of crime as a social scientist before applying your new research-driven skills to real-world issues and debates, preparing you for a career in community safety, crime reduction, policy, or further research. Subject area: Social sciences academic-schoolSchool of Social Sciences  |  Department: Criminal justice ecosystem Learn from leading institutions through our links to government, police, probation and prisons. academic-school UK Top 20 Study crime in one of the best UK universities (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026). Our BSc in Criminology focuses on criminalisation, victimisation, and social responses to crime and disorder which you'll explore from sociological and political perspectives.You'll draw on a range of social science perspectives including sociology, law and history, combining theories and insights beyond criminology to understand crime and how it’s controlled.Examine how to approach problems of crime as a social scientist before applying your new research-driven skills to real-world issues and debates, preparing you for a career in community safety, crime reduction, policy, or further research. Subject area: Social sciences academic-schoolSchool of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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