Criminology and Criminal Justice, BSc (Hons)

Our undergraduate BSC in Criminology and Criminal Justice offers an exciting opportunity to explore the complex factors that shape criminal behaviour, the decisions that define certain acts as criminal, and the ways society responds to deviance and harm. You will engage with key criminological theories and apply them to real-world, contemporary issues such as gender and crime, terrorism and extremism, state crime, race and racism, environmental harms, cybercrime, and more. This critical approach will help you understand how theory connects to lived experiences and global challenges. Alongside this, you’ll examine the role of the criminal justice system and the agencies responsible for preventing and responding to crime. You’ll explore the structures and practices of justice in England and Wales, and assess the challenges these institutions face in a rapidly changing society. Throughout the programme, you’ll develop a range of transferable skills essential for the workplace - including research, analysis, communication, and ethical reasoning. This degree will prepare you to think critically, act ethically, and make a meaningful impact in the field of criminology and beyond.

We require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language qualification. Please see the Swansea University admissions English language requirements page for a full list of accepted qualifications and tests.

International students: £19,100 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £19,100 per year

Sep 2026

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