BSc Hons Criminology and Sociology

The BSc (Hons) in Criminology & Sociology course offered by Swansea University provides a comprehensive exploration of the social, cultural, and economic forces that shape our society, focusing on the causes, consequences and prevention of crime. The course, taught by industry experts, incorporates practical exercises, projects, and presentations to equip students with key skills for professional success.Course Content: The course content is distributed across three years of study. In the first year, students are introduced to key concepts in criminology, sociology, social policy, and research methods. The second year consists of more specialized modules, offering the opportunity to study youth justice, terrorism, media, crime and deviance. The final year incorporates subjects such as desistance, punishment and society, serial killers, and organized crime. Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Understanding Social Policy, Understanding Social Policy, War and Society, Youth Justice, Adventures in Criminological Theory and Investigating Serial Killers.Future Careers: Graduates of this course typically enter careers in areas such as the police service, prison service, probation service, charity sector, or victim support. Other career routes can include community development worker, family support worker, housing manager/officer, social researcher, teacher, or youth worker.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.