BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology at Swansea University

Programme overview

An integrated BSc combining criminology and sociology, with a flexible structure that lets students study both disciplines equally or lean towards one. The programme covers sociological and criminological perspectives and key social and crime-related issues such as substance use, housing and poverty.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Department: Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy | Duration: 3 years full time (4 years with a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry) | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules include The Sociological & Criminological Imagination, Introduction to Sociology, Victims and Victimology, Individuals and Society and social science research methods. Years 2 and 3 add optional modules such as Penology and Punishment, Crime, Drugs and Alcohol, Sexual Crimes, Illegal Economies and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates work in social and community services (community development, youth work, domestic abuse support, social work with further training), education and teaching (with a PGCE or equivalent), policy and advocacy (local and national government, third sector, think tanks) and frontline roles in policing, prisons and probation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer (3-year route and the Year Abroad and Year in Industry routes): A level BBB-CCC; BTEC DMM-MMM; UK Access to HE 45 Merits from Level 3 subjects; T Levels Merit; mixed qualifications 96-120 UCAS tariff points from the 3 highest qualifications; International Baccalaureate 30 points. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,050 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee for the full-time route as published on the course page. International fees increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study. Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time (4 years with a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry)

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