BSc Hons Criminology and Criminal Justice

The BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice course offered by Swansea University provides an in-depth study of Criminology and Criminal Justice, combining sociology, social policy, law and psychology. This course helps students develop the knowledge and skills to understand the complexities of crime, the challenges of criminal justice systems and the societal responses to them.Course Content: The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of crime, its causes and concerns, legal structures, and social policy related to crime. Students will study both national and international perspectives of criminology and social policy while also honing their research and analytical skills.Key Modules: Key modules of this course include 'Understanding Justice', 'Justice and the Modern State', 'Law, Crime, and Society', 'Children and Family Policy', and 'Researching the City', among others. The final year gives the opportunity for a specialised dissertation project.Accreditations: The course is recognised by the British Society of Criminology (BSC), ensuring a high standard of teaching, learning and research.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a range of careers in areas like law enforcement, prison service, offender rehabilitation, youth justice, community safety, or research roles among others. You can also choose to further their education with postgraduate studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.