BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice at Swansea University

This degree explores the factors that shape criminal behaviour, the decisions that define acts as criminal and how society responds to deviance and harm. It also examines the criminal justice system and the agencies that prevent and respond to crime. It is taught in the School of Social Sciences.

Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a Year Abroad or Year in Industry  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students engage with key criminological theories and apply them to contemporary issues such as gender and crime, terrorism and extremism, state crime, race and racism, environmental harms and cybercrime. They examine the structures and practices of justice in England and Wales. The degree structure covers core areas of Criminology and Criminal Justice with room to tailor study, plus a semester or year abroad option.

Career pathways

Graduates work in community development, criminal justice, local government, the police force, the prison service, the probation service, social work, education, UK government, victim support and NGOs and voluntary organisations, or continue to postgraduate study.

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