Criminology - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

A degree examining why crime happens, how society defines and responds to criminal behaviour, and how victims, offenders and communities experience criminal justice. Uses applied, case-based teaching and specialist facilities including a CIPHER room, Hydra simulation centre, crime scene training facility, Cold Case Unit and moot court. Based at Pontypridd.

Department: Policing, Criminology and Public Services  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one covers Inside the Criminal Justice System, Exploring Crime and Deviance, From Theory to Impact: Essential Research in Criminology, Crime Unmasked: Contemporary Crime and Challenges, Diversity, Crime and Justice, Beyond the Books: Academia, Employment and Professionalism in Criminal Justice, and The Real Impact of Crime: Vulnerability and Victims.

Career pathways

Probation, prisons, rehabilitation, victim support, community safety, policy, research, substance misuse services, charities and further study; roles include prison officer, probation service officer, victim support caseworker, witness care officer and recovery worker.

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